Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Novell eDirectory 8.8.x before 8.8.1 FTF1, and 8.x up to 8.7.3.8, and Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long HTTP Host header, which triggers an overflow in the BuildRedirectURL function; or vectors related to a username containing a . (dot) character in the (2) SMTP, (3) POP, (4) IMAP, (5) HTTP, or (6) Networked Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) Netmail services.
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

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Updated: 2024-08-07T19:55:52.658Z

Reserved: 2006-10-24T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2006-5478

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Status : Deferred

Published: 2006-10-24T20:07:00.000

Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Link: CVE-2006-5478

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