CVE-2006-0647
First published: Mon Feb 13 2006(Updated: )
LDAP service in Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2, running on Linux and possibly other platforms, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory allocation error) via an LDAP packet with a crafted subtree search request, as demonstrated using the ProtoVer LDAP test suite.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun ONE Directory Server | =5.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2006-February/002914.html
- http://lists.immunitysec.com/pipermail/dailydave/2006-February/002916.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18769
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015604
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16550
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102294-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0492
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24605
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0647?
CVE-2006-0647 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to memory allocation errors.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0647?
To fix CVE-2006-0647, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Sun Java System Directory Server beyond 5.2.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2006-0647?
CVE-2006-0647 primarily affects the Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 on Linux, but it may impact other platforms as well.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-0647 facilitate?
CVE-2006-0647 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack through a specially crafted LDAP packet.
What component of the software is impacted by CVE-2006-0647?
CVE-2006-0647 impacts the LDAP service within the Sun Java System Directory Server.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/sun
- canonical/sun one directory server
- version/sun one directory server/5.2