CVE-2006-2496: Buffer Overflow
Published May 20, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in iMonitor 2.4 in Novell eDirectory 8.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell iMonitor=2.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
May 20, 2006
CVE Published
03:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:59 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2496?
CVE-2006-2496 is categorized as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-2496?
To fix CVE-2006-2496, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Novell eDirectory and iMonitor.
3
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2006-2496?
CVE-2006-2496 is caused by a buffer overflow in iMonitor 2.4 of Novell eDirectory 8.8.
4
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-2496?
Exploiting CVE-2006-2496 can lead to denial of service by crashing the application and may allow for arbitrary code execution.
5
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2006-2496?
CVE-2006-2496 affects Novell eDirectory version 8.8 and Novell iMonitor version 2.4.