CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2008-7287

First published: Thu Apr 21 2011(Updated: )

Multiple memory leaks in the (1) ldap_init and (2) ldap_url_search_direct API functions in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0007 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by making many function calls.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2008-7287?

    CVE-2008-7287 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory leaks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-7287?

    To address CVE-2008-7287, upgrade IBM Tivoli Directory Server to version 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0007 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-7287?

    CVE-2008-7287 affects remote authenticated users of IBM Tivoli Directory Server versions 5.2.0 and 5.2.0.4.

  • What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2008-7287?

    CVE-2008-7287 is caused by multiple memory leaks in the ldap_init and ldap_url_search_direct API functions.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-7287 have on systems?

    CVE-2008-7287 can lead to denial of service by consuming memory through repeated function calls.

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