CVE-2010-4216

Name: CVE-2010-4216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-09T21:00:06.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 does not properly handle invalid buffer references in LDAP BER requests, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors involving a buffer that has a memory address near the maximum possible address.. EPSS estimates a 1.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 does not properly handle invalid buffer references in LDAP BER requests, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via vectors involving a buffer that has a memory address near the maximum possible address.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.47%

70.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Tivoli Directory Server	6.0
Ibm	Tivoli Directory Server	6.0.0.7
Ibm	Tivoli Directory Server	6.0.0.8

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4216?

How severe is CVE-2010-4216?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4216?

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Source: NVD / NIST