CVE-2005-2551
HighPublic exploitBuffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.
Published Aug 12, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-2551 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Edirectory (Novell).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
55%
Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| EdirectoryNovell | 8.7.3 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 12, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10098568.htm
- patchhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972038.htm
- exploitMSF edirectory_imonitor.rb
- exploitExploitDB-1152
- exploitExploitDB-16769
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in dhost.exe in iMonitor for Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 on Windows allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and obtain access to files via unknown vectors.
Affected: Edirectory (Novell) versions 8.7.3. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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