Vulnerability Description
The DS\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed bind LDAP packet.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Novell | Edirectory | 8.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/55849
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51706
- http://osvdb.org/55849
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34160Vendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=3426981Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35666
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51706
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 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 (crash) via a malformed bind LDAP packet.
How severe is CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 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-2009-2457?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Novell Edirectory.