Sun Java System Calendar Server denial of service

sun-java-systemcalendarserver-dos (43127) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

The Sun Java System Calendar Server is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an unspecified error when access logging is enabled. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using unknown attack vectors to crash the server.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Java System Calendar Server 6.0
  • Sun, Java System Calendar Server 6.3
  • Sun, ONE Calendar Server 6.0

Remedy:

Refer to Sun Alert ID: 235521 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Denial of Service

References:

  • Sun Alert ID: 235521, A Security Vulnerability in Sun Java System Calendar Server May Allow Denial of Service (DoS) When Access Logging is Enabled at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-235521-1.
  • ASA-2008-265: A Security Vulnerability in Sun Java System Calendar Server May Allow Denial of Service (DoS) When Access Logging is Enabled (Sun 235521)
  • BID-29763: Sun Java System Calendar Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-2749: Unspecified vulnerability in cshttpd in Sun Java System Calendar Server 6 and 6.3, and Sun ONE Calendar Server 6.0, when access logging (aka service.http.commandlog.all) is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1857: Sun Java System Calendar Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • SA30694: Sun Java System Calendar Server Denial of Service
  • SECTRACK ID: 1020299: Sun Java System Calendar Server Can Be Crashed By Remote Users

Reported:

Jun 13, 2008

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