Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Accept-Language HTTP header.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Directory Server | 7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01532861
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31565
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31702
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31777
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020771
- http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/dir-server/release-notes/7.1SP7/index.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30869Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2480
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=453916
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44738
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0596.htmlPatch
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00218.
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-September/msg00449.
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01532861
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2928?
CVE-2008-2928 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in the adminutil library in CGI applications in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or possibly execute...
How severe is CVE-2008-2928?
CVE-2008-2928 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2928?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Directory Server.