How severe is CVE-2006-4521?

CVE-2006-4521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4521 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4521?

CVE-2006-4521 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4521?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-4521 published?

CVE-2006-4521 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4521

CVE-2006-4521 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Edirectory
Published: 2006-11-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4521?: The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.
How severe is CVE-2006-4521?: CVE-2006-4521 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4521 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4521?: CVE-2006-4521 primarily affects Novell Edirectory. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4521?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4521 published?: CVE-2006-4521 was published on 2006-11-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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