Sun Java System Directory Server Uninitialized Pointer Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:23117

Info

Sun Java System Directory Server Uninitialized Pointer Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 23117
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2006-4175
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 23 2007 12:00AM
Updated: May 01 2007 09:39PM
Credit: The discoverer of this vulnerability wishes to remain anonymous.
Vulnerable: Sun ONE Directory Server 5.2 patch 4
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.2 patch 3
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.2
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP4
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 x86
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP3 x86
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP3
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP2
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1 SP1
Sun ONE Directory Server 5.1
- HP HP-UX 11.0
- HP HP-UX 11i v1
 - IBM AIX 4.3.3
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server SP2
 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server SP2
 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP2
 - Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services SP2
 - Microsoft Windows NT Enterprise Server 4.0 SP6a
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP6a
 - RedHat Linux 7.2
- Sun Linux 5.0.3
- Sun Linux 5.0
+ Sun Solaris 9_x86
 + Sun Solaris 9
 - Sun Solaris 8_x86
 - Sun Solaris 8_sparc
 Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch4
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch3
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch2
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2005Q4
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2005Q1
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2004Q2
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2003Q4
Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Sun Java System Directory Server Uninitialized Pointer Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Sun Java System Directory Server is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability due to a design error in the clean-up code following certain failed queries.

Successful exploits will result in a server crash, denying further service to legitimate users. Attackers may be able to exploit this issue for remote code execution, but this has not been confirmed.

Versions prior to 5.2 Patch5 are affected.

Exploit / POC

Sun Java System Directory Server Uninitialized Pointer Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Sun Java System Directory Server Uninitialized Pointer Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
Sun has released a patch that addresses this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2004Q2

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2005Q1

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch3

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2003Q4

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch4

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch2

Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 2005Q4

References

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