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CVE-2008-0926

7.5 · HIGH

The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2, relies on client-side authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication…

Published Mar 28, 2008novellCWE-287EPSS 58.18%

Overview

CVE-2008-0926 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on March 28, 2008 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

The SOAP interface to the eMBox module in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.x before 8.8.2, relies on client-side authentication, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via requests for /SOAP URIs, and cause a denial of service (daemon shutdown) or read arbitrary files. NOTE: it was later reported that 8.7.3.10 (aka 8.7.3 SP10) is also affected.

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
novelledirectory0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29527Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491621/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28441Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019691Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0988/referencesRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41426Refsecure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/876/3866911_f.SAL_Public.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/29527Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491621/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28441

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0926?

CVE-2008-0926 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting novell edirectory. It was published on March 28, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0926?

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-2008-0926?

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-2008-0926?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0926 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.

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