What is the severity of CVE-2009-4653?

CVE-2009-4653 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4653?

To fix CVE-2009-4653, apply the recommended patches or upgrades from Novell for eDirectory 8.8 SP5.

Who is affected by CVE-2009-4653?

CVE-2009-4653 affects remote authenticated users of Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 on Windows.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4653?

CVE-2009-4653 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Can CVE-2009-4653 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2009-4653 could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to data breaches.

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CVE-2009-4653

critical

CWE

119

26/2/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-4653: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 26 2010(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in the dhost module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 for Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (dhost.exe crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string to /dhost/modules?I:.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp5
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4653?
To fix CVE-2009-4653, apply the recommended patches or upgrades from Novell for eDirectory 8.8 SP5.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 affects remote authenticated users of Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 on Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-4653 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2009-4653 could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to data breaches.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4653?
To fix CVE-2009-4653, apply the recommended patches or upgrades from Novell for eDirectory 8.8 SP5.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 affects remote authenticated users of Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 on Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-4653?
CVE-2009-4653 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2009-4653 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2009-4653 could potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, which may lead to data breaches.