CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-4509: Integer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 24 2006(Updated: )

Integer overflow in the evtFilteredMonitorEventsRequest function in the LDAP service in Novell eDirectory before 8.8.1 FTF1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-4509?

    CVE-2006-4509 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-4509?

    To fix CVE-2006-4509, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8.1 FTF1 or later.

  • Which versions of Novell eDirectory are affected by CVE-2006-4509?

    CVE-2006-4509 affects Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 and 8.8.1 before FTF1.

  • Can CVE-2006-4509 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-4509 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted request to the LDAP service.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-4509 facilitate?

    CVE-2006-4509 facilitates remote code execution attacks through an integer overflow vulnerability.

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