CVE-2006-5478

Published Oct 24, 2006 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 85.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 7:55 PM
Reserved
Oct 24, 2006, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 24, 2006, 8:07 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:31 PM