CVE-2007-6742
First published: Thu Apr 21 2011(Updated: )
The get_filter_list function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0006 does not properly perform certain sub filter parsing, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed search filter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2.0 | |
| IBM Tivoli Directory Server | =5.2.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6742?
CVE-2007-6742 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service by an authenticated user.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6742?
To fix CVE-2007-6742, you should upgrade IBM Tivoli Directory Server to version 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0006 or later.
Which versions of IBM Tivoli Directory Server are affected by CVE-2007-6742?
CVE-2007-6742 affects IBM Tivoli Directory Server versions 5.2.0 and 5.2.0.4.
What impact does CVE-2007-6742 have on users?
CVE-2007-6742 allows remote authenticated users to trigger an infinite loop, leading to denial of service.
Can CVE-2007-6742 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-6742 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users who send malformed search filters.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/remedy
- agent/severity
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-historical
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm tivoli directory server
- version/ibm tivoli directory server/5.2.0
- version/ibm tivoli directory server/5.2.0.4