HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-0924
MEDIUM

CVE-2008-0924

CWE-119Published: March 28, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the DoLBURPRequest function in libnldap in ndsd in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3.9 and earlier, and 8.8.1 and earlier in the 8.8.x series, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash or CPU consumption) or execute arbitrary code via a long delRequest LDAP Extended Request message, probably involving a long Distinguished Name (DN) field.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-0924 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)
edirectory
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.html
PATCHhttps://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29476
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/references
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/29476
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/references
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/

All References (14)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/29476Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/referencesVendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.htmlPatch
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29476Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490117/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28434Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019692Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0987/referencesVendor Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-013/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/411/3382120_f.SAL_Public.htmlPatch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-0924
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 28, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-0924 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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