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Novell eDirectory ds.dlm Module Buffer Overflow
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30938
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Release Date:
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2008-07-04
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Last Update:
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2008-07-17
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Popularity:
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3,330 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From local network
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | Novell eDirectory 8.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-3159
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in Novell eDirectory, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to an integer overflow error in ds.dlm and can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow via a specially crafted packet sent to default port 524/TCP.
Successful exploitation allows execution of arbitrary code.
NOTE: An error within the LDAP component when processing invalid extensibleMatch filters has also been reported.
The vulnerability is reported in version 8.8 and 8.7.3 for all platforms.
Solution:
Apply eDir 8.8.2 ftf2 or 8.7.3 SP10b.
Provided and/or discovered by:
Sebastian Apelt, reported via ZDI.
Changelog:
2008-07-11: Added link to ZDI.
2008-07-17: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
Novell:
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3694858&sliceId=1
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912&sliceId=1
ZDI:
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-041/
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