HTTP: Novell eDirectory dhost Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Novell eDirectory. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the targeted application.
Extended Description
Novell eDirectory is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions. Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Affected Products
Novell edirectory
Short Name
HTTP:NOVELL:DHOST-BOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Buffer CVE-2009-4653 Novell Overflow bid:36815 bid:37009 dhost eDirectory
Release Date
10/13/2010
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3336
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Novell
CVSS Score
9.0