Sun ONE/Java System Directory Server up to 5.2 LDAP Query memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Sun ONE and Java System Directory Server up to 5.2. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component LDAP Query Handler. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-1236. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun ONE and Java System Directory Server up to 5.2 (Directory Service Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component LDAP Query Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the LDAP component for Netscape Directory Server (NDS) 3.6 on HP-UX and other operating systems allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

The bug was discovered 04/11/2005. The weakness was disclosed 04/13/2005 by Hitachi Incident Response Team with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sunsolve.sun.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2004-1236 since 12/15/2004. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sunsolve.sun.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (18676), SecurityFocus (BID 12099†), OSVDB (15505†), Secunia (SA14960†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6831†). The entry VDB-1112 is pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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OpenVAS ID: 850040
OpenVAS Name: IBM DB2 Client Interfaces component Unspecified Vulnerabilities (Linux)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

Timelineinfo

12/15/2004 🔍
12/22/2004 +7 days 🔍
12/22/2004 +0 days 🔍
12/31/2004 +9 days 🔍
01/13/2005 +13 days 🔍
04/11/2005 +88 days 🔍
04/13/2005 +2 days 🔍
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04/14/2005 +1 days 🔍
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04/15/2005 +0 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: Hitachi Incident Response Team
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-1236 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-1236
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1367
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X-Force: 18676
SecurityFocus: 12099 - Multiple Vendor LDAP Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 14960 - Sun Java System Directory Server LDAP Request Buffer Overflow, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 15505 - Sun ONE / JES Directory Server LDAP Request Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 6831 - Buffer Overflow in Netscape Directory Server via LDAP, Critical

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/15/2005 17:44
Updated: 11/21/2024 05:50
Changes: 04/15/2005 17:44 (87), 11/21/2024 05:50 (18)
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Cache ID: 216:0DB:103

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