Vulnerability Details : CVE-2006-5478

Public exploit exists!
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.
Published 2006-10-24 20:07:00
Updated 2018-10-17 21:43:32
Source MITRE
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Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2006-5478

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 95.58%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 99 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2006-5478

  • Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Overflow
    Disclosure Date: 2006-10-21
    First seen: 2020-04-26
    exploit/windows/http/edirectory_host
    This module exploits a stack buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.8.1. The web interface does not validate the length of the HTTP Host header prior to using the value of that header in an HTTP redirect. Authors: - MC <mc@metasploit.com>

CVSS scores for CVE-2006-5478

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Score Source
7.5
 HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
10.0
6.4
 NIST

CWE ids for CVE-2006-5478

References for CVE-2006-5478

Products affected by CVE-2006-5478

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