CVE-2001-1308 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can crash the iPlanet Directory Server or execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the LDAP service.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-1308?

CVE-2001-1308 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerabilities in iPlanet Directory Server 4.1.4 and earlier (LDAP) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the PROTOS LDAPv3 test suite.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1308?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Iplanet Directory Server.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1308?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1308 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-1308 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1308 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rxrv-567j-wwfc.

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