CVE-2012-0429: Medium severity microfocus edirectory vulnerability
dhost in NetIQ eDirectory 8.8.6.x before 8.8.6.7 and 8.8.7.x before 8.8.7.2 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via crafted characters in an HTTP request.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-0429?
CVE-2012-0429 has been classified with a severity that allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service through crafted HTTP requests.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0429?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0429, upgrade to NetIQ eDirectory version 8.8.6.7 or 8.8.7.2 or later.
What versions of NetIQ eDirectory are affected by CVE-2012-0429?
CVE-2012-0429 affects NetIQ eDirectory versions 8.8.6.0 through 8.8.6.6 and 8.8.7.0 through 8.8.7.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2012-0429?
CVE-2012-0429 can lead to a denial of service by crashing the dhost daemon on Windows systems.
Who can exploit CVE-2012-0429?
CVE-2012-0429 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who send specially crafted characters in HTTP requests.