CVE-2006-4520
First published: Mon Apr 30 2007(Updated: )
ncp in Novell eDirectory before 8.7.3 SP9, and 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF2, does not properly handle NCP fragments with a negative length, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) when the heap is written to a log file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | <=8.7.3.8 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=518
- http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3924657&sliceId=SAL_Public
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23685
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017972
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33921
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4520?
CVE-2006-4520 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service could occur due to improper handling of NCP fragments.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4520?
To fix CVE-2006-4520, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.7.3 SP9 or 8.8.1 FTF2 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4520?
CVE-2006-4520 affects Novell eDirectory versions before 8.7.3 SP9 and 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF2.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-4520?
CVE-2006-4520 is associated with remote denial of service attacks that can crash the daemon.
Can CVE-2006-4520 expose user data?
CVE-2006-4520 primarily causes a denial of service and does not directly expose user data.
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