CVE-2008-4478 describes multiple integer overflows in Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 prior to 8.8.3 and 8.73 prior to 8.7.3.10 ftf1. These vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted SOAP requests or Netware Core Protocol messages, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this is a critical vulnerability, easily exploitable over the network with no authentication required, potentially resulting in complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity and EPSS score, there is no public exploit code available, nor any evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 8.7.3.10CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.7.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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