What is the severity of CVE-2009-2457?

CVE-2009-2457 is classified as a high severity denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2457?

To fix CVE-2009-2457, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8 SP5 or later.

What component is affected by CVE-2009-2457?

CVE-2009-2457 affects the DS/NDSD component in Novell eDirectory.

What attack vector is associated with CVE-2009-2457?

CVE-2009-2457 can be exploited by remote attackers via a malformed bind LDAP packet.

What versions of Novell eDirectory are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457?

Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 before SP5, including SP1 to SP4, are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457.

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CVE-2009-2457

medium

CWE

14/7/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2457: Code Injection

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 (crash) via a malformed bind LDAP packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Novell Edirectory	=8.8
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp3
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp1
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp4
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp3
Novell Edirectory	=8.8-sp2

Remedy

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1883

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 is classified as a high severity denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2457?
To fix CVE-2009-2457, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8 SP5 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 affects the DS/NDSD component in Novell eDirectory.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 can be exploited by remote attackers via a malformed bind LDAP packet.
What versions of Novell eDirectory are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457?
Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 before SP5, including SP1 to SP4, are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 is classified as a high severity denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2457?
To fix CVE-2009-2457, upgrade Novell eDirectory to version 8.8 SP5 or later.
What component is affected by CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 affects the DS/NDSD component in Novell eDirectory.
What attack vector is associated with CVE-2009-2457?
CVE-2009-2457 can be exploited by remote attackers via a malformed bind LDAP packet.
What versions of Novell eDirectory are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457?
Novell eDirectory versions 8.8 before SP5, including SP1 to SP4, are vulnerable to CVE-2009-2457.