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Novell eDirectory Server iMonitor Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for a buffer overflow in eDirectory iMonitor

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server is affected by a buffer overflow vulnerability.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of eDirectory iMonitor which is
vulnerable to a remote buffer overflow. A possible hacker may exploit this
flaw to execute arbitrary code on the remote host or to disable this
service remotely.

To exploit this flaw, a possible hacker would need to send a specially
crafted packet to the remote service.

Solution :

http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098568.htm
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-016.html
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2973759.htm

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 14548, 18026

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