Stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell NCP implementation in NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.7.x before 8.8.7.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
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Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 85% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.6% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Novell NCP implementation in NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.7.x before 8.8.7.2 allows remote attackers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.
December 25, 2012
April 29, 2026
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Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.
Novell eDirectory 8 - Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Open source ↗Novell NCP - Remote Command Execution
Open source ↗Novell eDirectory 8 Buffer Overflow
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