CVE-2006-5478

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 92% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.3% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.

Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss
Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 84%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 84%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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.

CVSS v3
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EG Score
9.0(low)
EPSS
99.7%
KEV
Not listed

Published

October 24, 2006

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (34)

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 0× in last 7d / 22× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (4 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-16773✓ verified
    First seen May 9, 2010

    Novell eDirectory NDS Server - Host Header Overflow (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-28836✓ verified
    First seen Oct 30, 2006

    Novell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (2)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-28837✓ verified
    First seen Oct 30, 2006

    Novell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (3)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-28835✓ verified
    First seen Oct 21, 2006

    Novell eDirectory 8.x - iMonitor HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow (1)

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/windows/http/edirectory_host✓ verified
    First seen Oct 21, 2006

    Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Overflow

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-5478?
CVE-2006-5478 is a none vulnerability published on October 24, 2006. 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…
When was CVE-2006-5478 disclosed?
CVE-2006-5478 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 24, 2006, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2006-5478 actively exploited?
CVE-2006-5478 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 99.7% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2006-5478?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-5478, 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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