Vulnerability Description
nss_ldap 181 to versions before 213, as used in Mandrake Corporate Server and Mandrake 10.0, and other operating systems, does not properly handle a SIGPIPE signal when sending a search request to an LDAP directory server, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crond and other application crash) if they can cause an LDAP server to become unavailable. NOTE: it is not clear whether this attack scenario is sufficient to include this item in CVE.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.0 |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux Corporate Server | All versions |
References
- http://qa.mandriva.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13271
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:121Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40501
- http://qa.mandriva.com/show_bug.cgi?id=13271
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:121Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40501
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2377?
CVE-2005-2377 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). nss_ldap 181 to versions before 213, as used in Mandrake Corporate Server and Mandrake 10.0, and other operating systems, does not properly handle a SIGPIPE signal when sending a search request to an ...
How severe is CVE-2005-2377?
CVE-2005-2377 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-2377?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux Corporate Server.