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Novell eDirectory dhost Integer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability

ZDI-08-041: July 10th, 2008

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Affected Vendors

Affected Products

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Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Novell eDirectory. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability.

The specific flaw exists within dhost.exe, bound by default to TCP port 524. Flawed arithmetic applied to a user-supplied value results in an integer overflow and subsequently a complete stack smash allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code via SEH redirection.

Vendor Response

Novell has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:

Disclosure Timeline

    2007-12-04 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
    2008-07-10 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

This vulnerability was discovered by:
    Sebastian Apelt (webmaster@buzzworld.org)