CVE-2008-1677: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 23 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the regular expression handler in Red Hat Directory Server 8.0 and 7.1 before SP6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slapd crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LDAP query that triggers the overflow during translation to a regular expression.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/redhat-ds-base | <0:8.0.3-16.el5d | 0:8.0.3-16.el5d |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =7.1-sp1 | |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =7.1-sp2 | |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =7.1-sp3 | |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =7.1-sp4 | |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =7.1-sp5 | |
| Red Hat Directory Server | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat Fedora Directory Server | =1.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=444712
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0268.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0269.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29126
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020001
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30181
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30185
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42332
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-1677
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-1677 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0268
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008:0269
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2008-1677.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1677?
CVE-2008-1677 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1677?
To fix CVE-2008-1677, update Red Hat Directory Server to version 8.0.3-16.el5d or install the necessary service packs for version 7.1.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2008-1677?
CVE-2008-1677 affects Red Hat Directory Server versions 7.1 (all service packs up to SP5) and 8.0 prior to SP6.
Can CVE-2008-1677 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1677 can be exploited remotely through crafted LDAP queries.
What impacts does CVE-2008-1677 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2008-1677 includes the potential for denial of service due to slapd crashes and possible execution of arbitrary code.
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