CVE-2011-1786: Medium severity likewise open vulnerability
lsassd in Likewise Open /Enterprise 5.3 before build 7845, Open 6.0 before build 8325, and Enterprise 6.0 before build 178, as distributed in VMware ESXi 4.1 and ESX 4.1 and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an Active Directory login attempt that provides a username containing an invalid byte sequence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1786?
CVE-2011-1786 has been identified as a vulnerability that can lead to a denial of service due to a daemon crash.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1786?
To fix CVE-2011-1786, you should upgrade to the affected software versions or later that have patches available.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-1786?
CVE-2011-1786 affects Likewise Open 5.3 before build 7845, Likewise Open 6.0 before build 8325, and VMware ESXi and ESX 4.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-1786 facilitate?
CVE-2011-1786 facilitates a denial of service attack that results from an Active Directory login attempt.
Who can exploit CVE-2011-1786?
CVE-2011-1786 can be exploited by remote attackers who send specific requests causing the daemon to crash.