Vulnerability Description
The LDAP component in Fedora Directory Server 1.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain "bad BER sequence" that results in a free of uninitialized memory, as demonstrated using the ProtoVer LDAP test suite.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Fedora Core | 1.0 |
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18960
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16677
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24795
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179135
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18960
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16677
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24795
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0453?
CVE-2006-0453 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The LDAP component in Fedora Directory Server 1.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain "bad BER sequence" that results in a free of uninitialized memory, as demons...
How severe is CVE-2006-0453?
CVE-2006-0453 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0453?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Fedora Core.