Novell NetMail Username Authentication Buffer Overflow

  Severity: HIGH
  CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-5478
  Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011

  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

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  SOLUTION

  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000907
  Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000907 - Novell NetMail IMAP/POP Username Authentication 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