CVE-2005-2551

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 98.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

August 12, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (12)

cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/16393
cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1014661
cve@mitrehttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098568.htm
cve@mitrehttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972038.htm
cve@mitrehttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/213165
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14548
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/16393
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://securitytracker.com/id?1014661
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098568.htm
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972038.htm
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/213165
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14548

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Publicly available exploits

(3 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-16769✓ verified
First seen Jul 13, 2010
eDirectory 8.7.3 - iMonitor Remote Stack Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Exploit-DBEDB-1152✓ verified
First seen Aug 12, 2005
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 - iMonitor Remote Stack Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/windows/http/edirectory_imonitor✓ verified
First seen Aug 11, 2005
eDirectory 8.7.3 iMonitor Remote Stack Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-2551?

CVE-2005-2551 is a none vulnerability published on August 12, 2005. Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.

When was CVE-2005-2551 disclosed?

CVE-2005-2551 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-2551 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-2551 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-2551?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-2551, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-2551

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