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CVE-2006-5478

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.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2006-5478 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from novell organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2006, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2006-10-24T20:07:00.000

Last Modified

2026-04-23T00:35:47.467

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 7.5 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	novell	edirectory	8.0	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.5	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.5.12a	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.5.27	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.6.2	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.7	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.7.1	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.7.1	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.7.3	Yes
Application	novell	edirectory	8.7.3.8_presp9	Yes

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html ([email protected])
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/22519 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125 ([email protected])
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141 ([email protected])
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm Patch ([email protected])
http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853 ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html ([email protected])
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html ([email protected])
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html ([email protected])
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050382.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050388.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/22519 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017125 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017141 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974600.htm Patch (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2006_novell_httpstk.pdf Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=3723994&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=16776123&stateId=1%200%202648401 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449899/100/0/threaded (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450017/100/0/threaded (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450520/100/100/threaded (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20655 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20853 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4141 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-035.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-036.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/134/3096026_f.SAL_Public.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For novell's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.