Go to homepageCyberStrike

Menu

Star on GitHub · 3.2k
Sign inDownload

CVE-2006-5478

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via…

Published Oct 24, 2006novellCWE-119EPSS 85.15%

Overview

CVE-2006-5478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update edirectory to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus

References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.htmlReflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22519Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017125Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1017141Refsupport.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htmRefwww.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdfRefwww.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5478?

CVE-2006-5478 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on October 24, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5478?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5478?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update edirectory to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-5478?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5478 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

Related HIGH CVEs from 2006

View all
Browse by year2026202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999