CVE-2009-4442
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CVE-2009-4442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory Proxy Server (DPS) in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1 does not properly implement the max-client-connections configuration setting, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) by making multiple connections and performing no operations on these connections, aka Bug Id 6648665.. EPSS estimates a 2.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Directory Proxy Server (DPS) in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1 does not properly implement the max-client-connections configuration setting, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) by making multiple connections and performing no operations on these connections, aka Bug Id 6648665.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.0 | — |
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.1 | Enterprise |
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.2 | Enterprise |
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.3 | Enterprise |
| Sun | Java System Directory Server | 6.3.1 | Enterprise |
References
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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