CVE-2009-5129: Buffer Overflow
Published Aug 26, 2012
·Updated
The Websense V10000 appliance before 1.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (intermittent LDAP authentication outage) via a login attempt with an incorrect password.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Websense Websense V10000<=1.0.0
Event History
Aug 26, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5129?
CVE-2009-5129 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause intermittent denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-5129?
To fix CVE-2009-5129, upgrade the Websense V10000 appliance to version 1.0.1 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2009-5129?
The impact of CVE-2009-5129 is a denial of service through an LDAP authentication outage triggered by incorrect login attempts.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2009-5129?
CVE-2009-5129 affects users of the Websense V10000 appliance versions prior to 1.0.1.
5
Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2009-5129?
Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2009-5129 by repeatedly attempting to log in with incorrect passwords.