CVE-2008-1777: Medium severity micro focus netiq edirectory vulnerability
Published Apr 14, 2008
·Updated
The eDirectory Host Environment service (dhost.exe) in Novell eDirectory 8.8.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long HTTP HEAD request to TCP port 8028.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Event History
Apr 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1777?
CVE-2008-1777 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service through CPU consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1777?
To address CVE-2008-1777, consider upgrading to a more recent version of Novell eDirectory that is not vulnerable.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1777?
CVE-2008-1777 affects users running Novell eDirectory version 8.8.2.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-1777?
CVE-2008-1777 is associated with a denial of service attack triggered by a long HTTP HEAD request.
5
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-1777?
Exploiting CVE-2008-1777 can lead to increased CPU consumption, potentially disrupting service availability.