CVE-2009-3862

Name: CVE-2009-3862
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-04T18:30:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3862 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NDSD process in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.5 ftf1 does not properly handle certain LDAP search requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a search request with a NULL BaseDN value.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NDSD process in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.5 ftf1 does not properly handle certain LDAP search requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a search request with a NULL BaseDN value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Edirectory	8.7.3
Novell	Edirectory	8.7.3.8
Novell	Edirectory	8.7.3.9
Novell	Edirectory	8.8
Novell	Edirectory	8.8.1
Novell	Edirectory	8.8.2

References

http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004721Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36902
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3120Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-075/Patch
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004721Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36902
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3120Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-075/Patch

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3862?

How severe is CVE-2009-3862?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3862 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3862?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST