CVE-2008-1809 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbit…
published 2008-07-14 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1809
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.7%
- EPSS 5.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 93%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10b, and 8.8 before 8.8.2 FTF2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP search request containing "NULL search parameters."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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novell.com
/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3843876
patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30175
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1020470
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2062/references
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43716
vdb-entry
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labs.idefense.com
/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=724
third-party-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31036
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1809
- NVD CVE-2008-1809
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