Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the krbv4_ldap_auth function in servers/slapd/kerberos.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.3 and earlier, when OpenLDAP is compiled with the --enable-kbind (Kerberos KBIND) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP bind request using the LDAP_AUTH_KRBV41 authentication method and long credential data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openldap | Openldap | <= 2.4.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23334
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2023
- http://www.phreedom.org/solar/exploits/openldap-kbindExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454181/30/0/threadedExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4964
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23334
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2023
- http://www.phreedom.org/solar/exploits/openldap-kbindExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454181/30/0/threadedExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4964
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6493?
CVE-2006-6493 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.1 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the krbv4_ldap_auth function in servers/slapd/kerberos.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.3 and earlier, when OpenLDAP is compiled with the --enable-kbind (Kerberos KBIND) option, allows remote atta...
How severe is CVE-2006-6493?
CVE-2006-6493 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6493?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openldap Openldap.