CVE-2013-4485: Input Validation

Published Nov 23, 2013
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Updated

389 Directory Server 1.2.11.15 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.11-14) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via multiple @ characters in a GER attribute list in a search request.

Affected Software

6 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server=1.2.11.15
redhat Directory Server<=8.2
redhat Directory Server=7.1
redhat Directory Server=8.0
redhat Directory Server=8.1

Event History

Nov 23, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-4485?

CVE-2013-4485 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-4485?

To mitigate CVE-2013-4485, update to the patched versions of Red Hat Directory Server as recommended in available advisories.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-4485?

CVE-2013-4485 impacts users of 389 Directory Server 1.2.11.15 and earlier versions on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0 and other specified versions.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-4485 facilitate?

CVE-2013-4485 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the server by sending specially crafted requests containing multiple @ characters.

5

When was CVE-2013-4485 published?

CVE-2013-4485 was published in 2013, highlighting a significant vulnerability in certain Red Hat Directory Server versions.

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