Novell eDirectory HTTP Server Redirection Buffer Overflow

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-5478
  Advisory Date: JUL 21, 2015

  DESCRIPTION

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.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000833
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000833 - Novell eDirectory HTTP Server Redirection Buffer Overflow

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

  • Novell eDirectory 8.0
  • Novell eDirectory 8.5
  • Novell eDirectory 8.5.12 a
  • Novell eDirectory 8.5.27
  • Novell eDirectory 8.6.2
  • Novell eDirectory 8.7
  • Novell eDirectory 8.7.1
  • Novell eDirectory 8.7.1 SU1
  • Novell eDirectory 8.7.3
  • Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 8 pre-SP9