Short Name |
HTTP:NOVELL:EDIR-DHOST |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
Novell eDirectory dhost HTTPSTK Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/10/13 |
Update Number |
1791 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Novell eDirectory dhost. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the affected server.
Novell eDirectory is prone to multiple stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerabilities because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Attackers can exploit these issues to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause denial-of-service conditions. Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP5 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.