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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-0453

First published: Tue Feb 14 2006(Updated: )

The LDAP component in Fedora Directory Server 1.0 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a certain "bad BER sequence" that results in a free of uninitialized memory, as demonstrated using the ProtoVer LDAP test suite.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Fedora Core=1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0453?

    CVE-2006-0453 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0453?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-0453, upgrade your Fedora Directory Server to a version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0453?

    CVE-2006-0453 affects Fedora Directory Server version 1.0.

  • Can CVE-2006-0453 lead to data compromise?

    CVE-2006-0453 primarily leads to a denial of service condition and does not directly allow for data compromise.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2006-0453?

    Check if your installation of Fedora Directory Server is version 1.0 to assess vulnerability to CVE-2006-0453.

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