CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4177

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the NCP engine in Novell eDirectory before 8.8.1 FTF1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NCP over IP packet that causes NCP to read more data than intended.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability enables unauthenticated remote code execution, potentially leading to full compromise of the directory server and breach of data confidentiality and integrity within the organization.

Recommendation

Immediately update Novell eDirectory to version 8.8.1 FTF1 or later; if patching is not possible, restrict access to the NCP service to trusted networks only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the NCP engine in Novell eDirectory before 8.8.1 FTF1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NCP over IP packet that causes NCP to read more data than intended.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS