Denial of Service Vulnerability in NetIQ eDirectory by Novell
CVE-2012-0429

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Microfocus
Status
Edirectory
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 December 2012

What is CVE-2012-0429?

The dhost component in NetIQ eDirectory versions 8.8.6.x prior to 8.8.6.7 and 8.8.7.x prior to 8.8.7.2 for Windows is susceptible to a Denial of Service vulnerability. This weakness allows remote authenticated users to exploit crafted characters within an HTTP request, which can lead to a crash of the daemon. Such exploitation can disrupt services, emphasizing the need for prompt software updates and security measures.

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027912
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://www.novell.com/support/kb/doc.php?id=7011533
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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=772895
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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