CVE-2008-7290: Medium severity ibm tivoli directory server vulnerability
Published Apr 21, 2011
·Updated
Memory leak in the ldapexploderdn API function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0007 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by making many function calls.
Affected Software
2 affected components
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=5.2.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=5.2.0.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 21, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-7290?
CVE-2008-7290 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption.
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How do I fix CVE-2008-7290?
To fix CVE-2008-7290, upgrade IBM Tivoli Directory Server to version 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0007 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2008-7290?
CVE-2008-7290 is caused by a memory leak in the ldap_explode_rdn API function.
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Who is affected by CVE-2008-7290?
CVE-2008-7290 affects remote authenticated users of IBM Tivoli Directory Server 5.2.0 and 5.2.0.4.
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What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-7290?
The potential impact of CVE-2008-7290 includes service disruption due to high memory consumption from repeated function calls.