MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2012-2134

The handle_connection_error function in ldap_helper.c in bind-dyndb-ldap before 1.1.0rc1 does not properly handle LDAP query errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinit...

Vulnerability Description

The handle_connection_error function in ldap_helper.c in bind-dyndb-ldap before 1.1.0rc1 does not properly handle LDAP query errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and named server hang) via a non-alphabet character in the base DN in an LDAP search DNS query.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Martin NagyBind-Dyndb-Ldap<= 1.1.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-2134?

CVE-2012-2134 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The handle_connection_error function in ldap_helper.c in bind-dyndb-ldap before 1.1.0rc1 does not properly handle LDAP query errors, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinit...

How severe is CVE-2012-2134?

CVE-2012-2134 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-2134?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Martin Nagy Bind-Dyndb-Ldap.