Novell eDirectory EvtFilteredMonitorEventsRequest Integer Overflow
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-4509
Advisory Date: JUN 14, 2016
DESCRIPTION
Integer overflow in the evtFilteredMonitorEventsRequest function in the LDAP service in Novell eDirectory before 8.8.1 FTF1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
- 1000838 - Novell eDirectory evtFilteredMonitorEventsRequest Function Heap Overflow
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000838
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000838 - Novell eDirectory evtFilteredMonitorEventsRequest Function Heap Overflow
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Novell eDirectory 8.8
- Novell eDirectory 8.8.1
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