CVE-2006-4521 json
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.…
published 2006-11-04 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-4509
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
References
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secunia.com
/advisories/22660
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=437
third-party-advisory, patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1017140
vdb-entry, patch
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/4293
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/20842
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/29963
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-4521
- NVD CVE-2006-4521
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