CVE-2008-0924
CVE-2008-0924 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Edirectory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or CPU consumption) or execute arbitrary code via a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message, probably involving a long Distinguished Name (DN) field.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0924?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or CPU consumption) or execute arbitrary code via a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message, probably involving a long Distinguished Name (DN) field.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0924?
- CVE-2008-0924 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0924 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0924?
- CVE-2008-0924 affects Novell Edirectory. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0924?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0924 published?
- CVE-2008-0924 was published on 2008-03-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29476
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/references
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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