IBM Tivoli Directory Server up to 6.0.0.32 ldap_explode_dn string resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in IBM Tivoli Directory Server up to 6.0.0.32. This affects the function ldap_explode_dn. Performing a manipulation of the argument string results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2009-5072. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Tivoli Directory Server up to 6.0.0.32 (Directory Service Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function ldap_explode_dn. The manipulation of the argument string with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Memory leak in the ldap_explode_dn function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0 before 6.0.0.61 (aka 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0003) allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via an empty string argument.

The weakness was shared 04/21/2011 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-5072 since 04/20/2011. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The successful exploitation needs a authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 6.0.0.33 eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-57228, VDB-57227, VDB-57225 and VDB-57224 are related to this item. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Tivoli Directory Server 6.0.0.33

Timelineinfo

04/20/2011 🔍
04/21/2011 +1 days 🔍
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03/23/2015 +1432 days 🔍
01/26/2018 +1040 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-5072 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-5072
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-57219
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/26/2018 08:12
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (51), 01/26/2018 08:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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