CVE-2008-0927: Medium severity micro focus netiq edirectory vulnerability

Published Apr 14, 2008
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Updated

dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before sp10 and 8.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via an HTTP request with (1) multiple Connection headers or (2) a Connection header with multiple comma-separated values. NOTE: this might be similar to CVE-2008-1777.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Novell eDirectory<=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory>=8.8<8.8.2
Microsoft Windows-nt=2000
Microsoft Windows-nt=2003

Event History

Apr 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
04:05 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0927?

CVE-2008-0927 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to CPU consumption issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0927?

To fix CVE-2008-0927, upgrade to Novell eDirectory version 8.8.2 or later or apply the latest patches for earlier versions.

3

Which versions of eDirectory are affected by CVE-2008-0927?

CVE-2008-0927 affects Novell eDirectory versions prior to 8.7.3 SP10 and versions 8.8.1 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-0927?

Exploiting CVE-2008-0927 can result in denial of service, rendering the eDirectory unresponsive due to high CPU usage.

5

Is CVE-2008-0927 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0927 can be exploited remotely via crafted HTTP requests.

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