CVE-2009-4441

Description

Directory Proxy Server (DPS) in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1 does not enable the SO_KEEPALIVE socket option, which makes it easier for remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) via multiple connections, aka Bug Id 6782659.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.80% Top 20%

Vendor Advisory sun.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3647	vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141958-01-1	patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37481	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023389	vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37915	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4441?: CVE-2009-4441 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-4441?: To fix CVE-2009-4441, 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-2009-4441 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2009-4441 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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