Vulnerability Description
Directory Proxy Server (DPS) in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1 does not properly implement the max-client-connections configuration setting, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) by making multiple connections and performing no operations on these connections, aka Bug Id 6648665.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37915
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141958-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3647
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37915
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141958-01-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3647
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-4442?
CVE-2009-4442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Directory Proxy Server (DPS) in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1 does not properly implement the max-client-connections configuration setting, which allows remote ...
How severe is CVE-2009-4442?
CVE-2009-4442 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-2009-4442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java System Directory Server.