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
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