CVE-2006-5478

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.

🔗 References (34)

• cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html
• cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html
• cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/22519
• cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017125
• cve@mitrehttp://securitytracker.com/id?1017141
• cve@mitrehttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm
• cve@mitrehttp://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf
• cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655
• cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853
• cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141
• cve@mitrehttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html