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AUSCERT Security Bulletin
ASB-2010.0053
Vulnerability in Novell eDirectory
12 February 2010
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Novell eDirectory 8.8
Operating System: SUSE
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 5
AIX
Solaris
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
Member content until: Sunday, March 14 2010
OVERVIEW
A vulnerability has been reported in Novell eDirectory 8.8 which
allows a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service condition.
IMPACT
The vendor has provided the following details: [1]
EMBOX:
- Security Vulnerability: embox SOAP request causes eDirectory
to core
MITIGATION
The vendor recommends updating to eDirectory 8.8 SP5 Patch3
which is available from their website. [2]
REFERENCES
[1] eDirectory 8.8 SP5 Patch3 for Linux & Unix
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=SGLpwvlw9ig~
[2] eDirectory 8.8 SP5 Patch3 for Linux & Unix
http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=SGLpwvlw9ig~&patch_redirect=true&old_patch=T2wcCZC5kh4~
AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate. However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.
If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT
Incident Reporting Form at:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192
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Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
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Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
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On call after hours for member emergencies only.
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