HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-4480
CRITICAL

CVE-2008-4480

CWE-119Published: October 14, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in dhost.exe in Novell eDirectory 8.x before 8.8.3, and 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Netware Core Protocol opcode 0x24 message that triggers a calculation error that under-allocates a heap buffer.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-4480 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 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)
edirectory
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.html
PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.html
PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.html
PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.html
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32111
ADVISORYhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4404
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=7001183&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_TID_1_1&dialogID=78066829&stateId=0%200%2078062953
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497169/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020990
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2738
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-066/
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/32111
ADVISORYhttp://securityreason.com/securityalert/4404
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=7001183&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_TID_1_1&dialogID=78066829&stateId=0%200%2078062953
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497169/100/0/threaded
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020990
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2738
ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-066/

All References (22)

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http://secunia.com/advisories/32111Third Party Advisory
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http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4404Third Party Advisory
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http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/php/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=7001183&sliceId=1&docTypeID=DT_TID_1_1&dialogID=78066829&stateId=0%200%2078062953Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3477912Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497169/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020990Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2738Third Party Advisory
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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-066/Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/32111Third Party Advisory
→
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4404Third Party Advisory
→
http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037180.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://support.novell.com/docs/Readmes/InfoDocument/patchbuilder/readme_5037181.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-4480
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 14, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-4480 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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