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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-2145 · published 12 May 2008

CVE-2008-2145: Novell client memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Novell · Client

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username in the "forgotten password" dialog.

7.2 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 0.48% · top 61.1% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
7.2CVSS 2.0 base score
0.48%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
1Affected product versions listed by NVD
14References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell Client 4.91 SP4 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long username in the "forgotten password" dialog.

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

1 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/30126
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3868
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491814/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29109
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020020
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1503
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42359
http://secunia.com/advisories/30126
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3868
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491814/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29109
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020020
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1503
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42359

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2008-2145), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-09-26). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.