7.5
CWE
119 NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4177: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 24 2006(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in the NCP engine in Novell eDirectory before 8.8.1 FTF1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NCP over IP packet that causes NCP to read more data than intended.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Novell Edirectory<=8.8.1
Novell Edirectory=8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4177?

    CVE-2006-4177 is rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4177?

    To fix CVE-2006-4177, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8.1 FTF1 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-4177?

    CVE-2006-4177 affects all versions of Novell eDirectory prior to 8.8.1 FTF1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4177?

    CVE-2006-4177 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • What can attackers achieve with CVE-2006-4177?

    Attackers exploiting CVE-2006-4177 can execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

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