Sun One and JES Directory Server LDAP buffer overflow
| sun-java-ldap-bo (20083) |  High Risk |
Description:
Sun One Directory Server and Sun Java System Directory Server (JES) are vulnerable to a buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking while handling Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) requests. By sending a specially-crafted, invalid LDAP request, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with LDAP privileges or cause the system to crash.
Platforms Affected:
- Sun, Java System Directory Server 5.2
- Sun, ONE Directory Server 5.1
- Sun, Solaris 10
- Sun, Solaris 8
- Sun, Solaris 9
Remedy:
For Sun Solaris:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed below. Refer to Sun Alert ID: 57754 for more information. See References.
5.1 SPARC and x86 Platform (8, 9, and 10):
Upgrade to the latest version of Sun ONE Directory Server (SP4 or later), as listed in Sun Alert ID: 57754.
5.2 SPARC for Sun Java System Directory Server:
Solaris 8, 9, and 10 with patch: 115614-20 or later
— OR —
Solaris 8, 9, and 10 with patch: 117665-02 or later
5.2 x86:
Solaris 8, 9, and 10 with patch: 115615-20 or later
— OR —
Solaris 8, 9, and 10 with patch: 117666-02 or later
5.2 for Linux:
Apply patch 118080-05 or 117668-02 or later
5.2 for Windows:
Apply patch 117667-02 or later
5.2 for HP-UX:
Apply patch 117669-02 or later
5.2 for AIX:
Apply patch 117670-02 or later
For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- CIAC INFORMATION BULLETIN P-183, The Sun ONE and JES Directory Server Contain a Buffer Overflow involving LDAP at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-183.shtml.
- Sun Alert ID: 57754, The Sun ONE and JES Directory Server Contain a Buffer Overflow involving LDAP at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57754-1.
Reported:
Apr 13, 2005
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