CVE-2005-1729: Medium severity Novell eDirectory vulnerability
Published Jun 12, 2005
·Updated
Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a URL containing an MS-DOS device name such as AUX, CON, PRN, COM1, or LPT1.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Novell eDirectory=8.7.3
Event History
Jun 12, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1729?
CVE-2005-1729 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
What does CVE-2005-1729 exploit?
CVE-2005-1729 exploits Novell eDirectory 8.7.3 by using URLs containing MS-DOS device names leading to application crashes.
3
How do I fix CVE-2005-1729?
To mitigate CVE-2005-1729, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Novell eDirectory that is not vulnerable to this issue.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1729?
CVE-2005-1729 affects users of Novell eDirectory version 8.7.3.
5
What kind of attack can CVE-2005-1729 prevent?
CVE-2005-1729 can lead to a denial of service attack by crashing the eDirectory application.