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CVE-2006-2304

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 11, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple integer overflows in the DPRPC library (DPRPCW32.DLL) in Novell Client 4.83 SP3, 4.90 SP2 and 4.91 SP2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an XDR encoded array with a field that specifies a large number of elements, which triggers the overflows in the ndps_xdr_array function. NOTE: this was originally reported to be a buffer overflow by Novell, but the original cause is an integer overflow.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-2304 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

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

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)

client

Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016052

PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2973719.htm

PATCHhttp://www.hustlelabs.com/novell_ndps_advisory.pdf

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17931

PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1016052

PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2973719.htm

PATCHhttp://www.hustlelabs.com/novell_ndps_advisory.pdf

PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17931

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20048

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20048

All References (20)

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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/046048.html

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http://secunia.com/advisories/20048Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1016052Patch

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http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2973719.htmPatch

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http://www.hustlelabs.com/novell_ndps_advisory.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory

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http://www.osvdb.org/25429

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434017/100/0/threaded

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17931Patch

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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1759

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26314

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http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-May/046048.html

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http://secunia.com/advisories/20048Vendor Advisory

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http://securitytracker.com/id?1016052Patch

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http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2973719.htmPatch

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http://www.hustlelabs.com/novell_ndps_advisory.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-2304

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other

CISA KEVNo

Affected1 vendor(s)

PublishedMay 11, 2006

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2006-2304 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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