Vulnerability Description
The DS\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ndsd core dump) via an LDAP request containing multiple . (dot) wildcard characters in the Relative Distinguished Name (RDN).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/55848
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51705
- http://osvdb.org/55848
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51705
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2456?
CVE-2009-2456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The DS\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ndsd core dump) via an LDAP request containing multiple . (dot) wildcard characters in t...
How severe is CVE-2009-2456?
CVE-2009-2456 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-2009-2456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.