CVE-2008-5091: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 14, 2008
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the LDAP Service in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving an "invalid extensibleMatch filter."

Affected Software

41 affected components
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory=8.6.2
Novell eDirectory=8.5.27
Novell eDirectory=8.7
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.0
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp4
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp1
Novell eDirectory=8.5.12a
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp8
Novell eDirectory<=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.10
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory=8.5
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp3
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp6
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.8_presp9
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.7.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.1-sp1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp7
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp2
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp9
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9

Event History

Nov 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5091?

CVE-2008-5091 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service through application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5091?

To fix CVE-2008-5091, update to Novell eDirectory version 8.7.3 SP10a or later, or 8.8 SP3 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-5091?

CVE-2008-5091 affects Novell eDirectory versions 8.7.3 before SP10a and 8.8 before SP3, among others.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5091?

CVE-2008-5091 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability within the LDAP service.

5

Can CVE-2008-5091 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-5091 can be exploited remotely by sending an invalid extensibleMatch filter to the LDAP service.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203