CVE-2009-2456
First published: Tue Jul 14 2009(Updated: )
The DS\NDSD component in Novell eDirectory 8.8 before SP5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (ndsd core dump) via an LDAP request containing multiple . (dot) wildcard characters in the Relative Distinguished Name (RDN).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8-sp3 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8-sp1 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8-sp4 | |
| Micro Focus NetIQ eDirectory | =8.8-sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2456?
CVE-2009-2456 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service.
How does CVE-2009-2456 affect Novell eDirectory?
CVE-2009-2456 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through specially crafted LDAP requests.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2456?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2456, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8 SP5 or later.
Which versions of Novell eDirectory are affected by CVE-2009-2456?
CVE-2009-2456 affects Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 up to SP4.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-2456 on system availability?
CVE-2009-2456 can lead to a core dump of the ndsd process, resulting in system downtime.
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