CVE-2008-5091
UnknownEPSS 2.12%
Last modified
CVE-2008-5091 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid extensibleMatch filter.". EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid extensibleMatch filter."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | <= 8.8 | Sp2 |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.0 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.5 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.5.12a | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.5.27 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.6.2 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.1 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.8 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.8_presp9 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.9 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.7.3.10 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8.1 | — |
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8.2 | — |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-5091?
Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid extensibleMatch filter."
How severe is CVE-2008-5091?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5091 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5091?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2008-5091?
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