CVE-2007-6742

Description

The get_filter_list function in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0006 does not properly perform certain sub filter parsing, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a malformed search filter.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.38%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IO07450 vendor advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24029663 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6742?
CVE-2007-6742 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-6742?
To fix CVE-2007-6742, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-6742 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-6742 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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