CVE-2006-0451: Medium severity redhat Fedora Core vulnerability
Multiple memory leaks in the LDAP component in Fedora Directory Server 1.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via invalid BER packets that trigger an error, which might prevent memory from being freed if it was allocated during the berscanf call, as demonstrated using the ProtoVer LDAP test suite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0451?
CVE-2006-0451 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0451?
To fix CVE-2006-0451, it is recommended to update the Fedora Directory Server to the latest available version.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-0451?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-0451 include increased memory consumption that can lead to service unavailability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0451?
CVE-2006-0451 affects users of Fedora Directory Server version 1.0.
What is the cause of CVE-2006-0451?
CVE-2006-0451 is caused by multiple memory leaks in the LDAP component when processing invalid BER packets.