CVE-2006-0452: Medium severity redhat Fedora Core vulnerability
dn2ancestor in the LDAP component in Fedora Directory Server 1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a ModDN operation with a DN that contains a large number of "," (comma) characters, which results in a large amount of recursion, as demonstrated using the ProtoVer LDAP test suite.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0452?
CVE-2006-0452 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can significantly impact system performance.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0452?
To fix CVE-2006-0452, upgrade to a later version of the Fedora Directory Server that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0452?
CVE-2006-0452 affects users of Fedora Directory Server version 1.0.
What does CVE-2006-0452 exploit?
CVE-2006-0452 exploits the ModDN operation in LDAP by utilizing a Distinguished Name (DN) with excessive commas.
What can be done to mitigate CVE-2006-0452?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0452, avoid using ModDN operations with overly complex or large DNs containing many commas.