TITLE: Novell eDirectory NDS Verb 0x1 Request Integer Overflow Vulnerability SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA37554 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/37554/ DESCRIPTION: A vulnerability has been reported in Novell eDirectory, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to an integer overflow when processing NDS Verb 0x1 service requests. This can be exploited to cause a heap-based buffer overflow via specially crafted requests. Successful exploitation may allow the execution of arbitrary code. The vulnerability is reported in version 8.7.3.10 ftf1 and 8.8.5 ftf1. Prior versions may also be affected. SOLUTION: Apply patches. eDirectory 8.7.3.X: Update to version 8.7.3.10 ftf2. eDirectory 8.8.X: Update to version 8.8.5.2. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Chris Valasek and John McDonald, IBM X-Force ORIGINAL ADVISORY: Novell: http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7004912 IBM X-Force: http://www.iss.net/threats/356.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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