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title: "CVE-2006-5478: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows… | CubePath"
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…"
language: en
source: https://cubepath.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-5478
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# CVE-2006-5478: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows… | CubePath

## 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.

Official description from the CVE record, published by mitre. Copyright © 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. See [/security/cve/legal](https://cubepath.com/security/cve/legal) for the CVE license. [View the record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-5478)

## Key data

### EPSS

Exploit Prediction Scoring System by FIRST: an estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days.

Score

0.85148 (85.1% probability)

Percentile

99.7%

Scores of

Nov 10, 2026

Model

v2026.06.15

## References

Links listed in the CVE record. They lead to other sites, which CubePath does not control.

- [20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability](http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html)  (lists.grok.org.uk) mailing-list
- [20655](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655)  (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry
- [20061026 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded)  (securityfocus.com) mailing-list
- [mnin.org/advisories/2006\_novell\_httpstk.pdf](http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006%5Fnovell%5Fhttpstk.pdf)
- [zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html](http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html)
- [zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html](http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html)
- [secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/309…](https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026%5Ff.SAL%5FPublic.html)
- [1017141](http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141)  (securitytracker.com) vdb-entry
- [1017125](http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125)  (securitytracker.com) vdb-entry
- [20061028 ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability](http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html)  (lists.grok.org.uk) mailing-list
- [20061103 ZDI-06-036: Novell Netmail User Authentication Buffer Overflow Vulnerability](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded)  (securityfocus.com) mailing-list
- [20061028 Re: \[Full-disclosure\] ZDI-06-035: Novell eDirectory NDS Server Host Header Buffer Overflow Vulnerability](http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded)  (securityfocus.com) mailing-list
- [ADV-2006-4141](http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141)  (vupen.com) vdb-entry
- [20853](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853)  (securityfocus.com) vdb-entry
- [support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm](http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm)
- [novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&exter…](http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL%5FPublic&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401)
- [22519](http://secunia.com/advisories/22519)  (secunia.com) third-party-advisory

## Timeline

1. ID reserved Oct 24, 2006
2. Record published Oct 24, 2006
3. Record last updated Aug 7, 2024

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