CVE-2006-4521
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CVE-2006-4521 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8 |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8.1 |
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22660Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22660Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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