PT-2008-3516 · Sun · Sun Java System Directory Server

Published 2008-04-28 · Updated 2011-03-08 · CVE-2008-1995

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server versions 6.0 through 6.2

Description The issue allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for the server due to an incorrect application of policy. This occurs because the server classifies a connection using the bind-dn criteria.

Recommendations For Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server versions 6.0 through 6.2, consider reconfiguring the connection classification criteria to prevent incorrect policy application. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to sensitive areas of the server to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-1995

Affected Products

Sun Java System Directory Server

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1995 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/29978 · Vendor Advisory
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-235381-1 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/28941 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019925 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1374/references · Note