CVE-2006-5478
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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Key data
EPSS
- Score
- 0.85148 (85.1% probability)
- Percentile
- 99.7%
- Scores of
- Nov 10, 2026
- Model
- v2026.06.15
References
- 20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (lists.grok.org.uk)mailing-list
- 20655 (securityfocus.com)vdb-entry
- 20061026 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (securityfocus.com)mailing-list
- mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html
- zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html
- secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/309…
- 1017141 (securitytracker.com)vdb-entry
- 1017125 (securitytracker.com)vdb-entry
- 20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (lists.grok.org.uk)mailing-list
- 20061103 ZDI-06-036: Novell Netmail User Authentication Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (securityfocus.com)mailing-list
- 20061028 Re: [Full-disclosure] ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability (securityfocus.com)mailing-list
- ADV-2006-4141 (vupen.com)vdb-entry
- 20853 (securityfocus.com)vdb-entry
- support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm
- novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&exter…
- 22519 (secunia.com)third-party-advisory
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