CVE-2009-0895: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 3, 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.
Affected Software
22 affected components
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.9
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp10
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp4
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp4
Novell eDirectory=8.8.5
Novell eDirectory=8.8
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3
Novell eDirectory=8.8-sp1
Novell eDirectory=8.8-sp4
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.10
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.8.2
Novell eDirectory=8.8-sp3
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp10_b
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp10
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp3
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp5
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp3
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3.8
Novell eDirectory=8.8.1
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3-sp5
Novell eDirectory=8.8-sp2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 3, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0895?
CVE-2009-0895 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-0895?
CVE-2009-0895 is an integer overflow vulnerability that leads to a heap-based buffer overflow.
5
Can CVE-2009-0895 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-0895 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted NDS Verb 0x1 requests.