Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 4, 2006· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2006-4521
CVE-2006-4521
Description
The BerDecodeLoginDataRequest function in the libnmasldap.so NMAS module in Novell eDirectory 8.8 and 8.8.1 before the Security Services 2.0.3 patch does not properly increment a pointer when handling certain input, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access) via a crafted login request.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:edirectory:8.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 8.8, 8.8.1 before Security Services 2.0.3
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.phpnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/22660nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- securitytracker.com/idnvdPatch
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/20842nvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4293nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29963nvd
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