CVE-2005-1729: Medium severity Novell eDirectory vulnerability

Published Jun 12, 2005
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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
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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.

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