Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 12, 2005· Updated Apr 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1729

Description

Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a URL containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, CON, PRN, COM1, or LPT1.

Affected products

Novell/Edirectory2 versions
cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: = 8.7.3

Patches

Vulnerability mechanics

AI mechanics synthesis has not run for this CVE yet.

References

lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-June/034536.htmlnvdVendor Advisory
www.cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-33-advisory.pdfnvdVendor Advisory
secunia.com/advisories/15676nvd
securitytracker.com/idnvd
support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cginvd

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