CVE-2008-1809
CVE-2008-1809 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Edirectory with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Novell Edirectory
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1809?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."
- How severe is CVE-2008-1809?
- CVE-2008-1809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1809 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1809?
- CVE-2008-1809 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-2008-1809?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-1809 published?
- CVE-2008-1809 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=724
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31036
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3843876
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30175
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020470
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2062/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43716
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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