CVE-2009-3862: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3862: The NDSD process in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.5 ftf1 does...

The NDSD process in Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 before 8.7.3.10 ftf2 and eDirectory 8.8 before 8.8.5 ftf1 does not properly handle certain LDAP search requests, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a search request with a NULL BaseDN value.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-3862 is a remote denial-of-service issue in Novell eDirectory. A malformed LDAP search request can cause the NDSD process to hang, potentially disrupting directory authentication and dependent services. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant where legacy Novell eDirectory LDAP services are still running and reachable by untrusted users or networks. Modern environments are unlikely affected unless they retain these old versions. Treat as a legacy directory availability risk. Prioritize if eDirectory supports authentication, identity, or application access in production, especially when LDAP is reachable beyond trusted administration networks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade eDirectory 8.7.3 to 8.7.3.10 ftf2 or later.; Upgrade eDirectory 8.8 to 8.8.5 ftf1 or later.; Check Novell vendor guidance for any supported backport or operational workaround..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 4, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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