CVE-2009-0895: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 03 2009(Updated: )
Integer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.x before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and 8.8.x before 8.8.5.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an NDS Verb 0x1 request containing a large integer value that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3.9 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp10 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp4 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp4 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8.5 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8-sp1 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8-sp4 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3.10 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8.2 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8.2 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8-sp3 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp10_b | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp10 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp3 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp5 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp3 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3.8 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8.1 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.7.3-sp5 | |
| Microfocus eDirectory | =8.8-sp2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3379
- http://www.iss.net/threats/356.html
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=545887
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004912
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=524344
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37554
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37184
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50616
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0895?
CVE-2009-0895 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0895?
To fix CVE-2009-0895, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.7.3.10 ftf2 or 8.8.5.2 or later.
What versions of Novell eDirectory are affected by CVE-2009-0895?
CVE-2009-0895 affects Novell eDirectory versions 8.7.3.9 and earlier, as well as various 8.8 versions prior to 8.8.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0895?
CVE-2009-0895 is an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Can CVE-2009-0895 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0895 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted NDS Verb 0x1 requests.
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- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3-sp4
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8.5
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8-sp1
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8-sp4
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3.10
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8.2
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8-sp3
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3-sp10_b
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3-sp3
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3-sp5
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.7.3.8
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8.1
- version/microfocus edirectory/8.8-sp2