CVE-2006-4185: Medium severity Novell eDirectory vulnerability
Published Aug 17, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the NCPENGINE in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unspecified vectors, as originally demonstrated using a Nessus scan.
Affected Software
5 affected components
Novell eDirectory=8.7
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3
Novell eDirectory=8.7.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.1-sp1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 17, 2006
CVE Published
12:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4185?
CVE-2006-4185 has a moderate severity rating, primarily due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4185?
To fix CVE-2006-4185, it's recommended to update Novell eDirectory to a patched version or apply any available security updates.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2006-4185?
Local users of Novell eDirectory versions 8.7, 8.7.1, and 8.7.3.8 are affected by CVE-2006-4185.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4185?
CVE-2006-4185 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability related to CPU consumption.
5
Can CVE-2006-4185 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-4185 cannot be exploited remotely; it requires local user access to trigger the denial of service.