Security Vulnerability: eDirectory LDAP Null Base DN Denial of Service
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Environment
Novell eDirectory 8.8 for All Platforms
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 for All Platforms
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 for All Platforms
Situation
A flaw exists in eDirectory's LDAP which can cause the eDirectory service to become unresponsive when processing a malformed search request with a NULL BaseDN.
Resolution
This vulnerability is resolved in eDirectory 8.8.5 ftf1 and eDirectory 8.7.3.10 ftf2.
To resolve this problem, apply eDirectory 8.8.5 ftf1 or newer for eDirectory 8.8.X and eDirectory 8.7.3.10 ftf2 for eDirectory 8.7.3.X. Patches are available at http://download.novell.com
To resolve this problem, apply eDirectory 8.8.5 ftf1 or newer for eDirectory 8.8.X and eDirectory 8.7.3.10 ftf2 for eDirectory 8.7.3.X. Patches are available at http://download.novell.com
Status
Reported to EngineeringSecurity Alert
Additional Information
This vulnerability was reported by Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) estabilished by TippingPoint, a division of 3Com.
ZDI-CAN-513: Novell eDirectory LDAP Null Based DN Denial of Service
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-214.html
ZDI-CAN-513: Novell eDirectory LDAP Null Based DN Denial of Service
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-CAN-214.html
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- Document ID:7004721
- Creation Date:21-OCT-09
- Modified Date:26-APR-12
- NetIQeDirectory
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