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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Nagy | Bind-Dyndb-Ldap | <= 1.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0683.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48901Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/24/15
- http://www.osvdb.org/81619
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=815846
- https://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/bind-dyndb-ldap.git/tree/NEWS
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/freeipa-users/2012-April/msg00144.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0683.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48901Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/24/15
- http://www.osvdb.org/81619
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=815846
- https://git.fedorahosted.org/cgit/bind-dyndb-ldap.git/tree/NEWS
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/freeipa-users/2012-April/msg00144.html
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.