CVE-2010-2222

Description

The _ger_parse_control function in Red Hat Directory Server 8 and the 389 Directory Server allows attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted search query.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.44%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: Red Hat Red Hat Directory Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2010-2222 issue tracking patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2010-2222 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2222?
CVE-2010-2222 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2222?
To fix CVE-2010-2222, 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-2010-2222 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2010-2222 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2010-2222?
CVE-2010-2222 affects Red Hat Red Hat Directory Server.
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