CVE-2002-1232
Description
Memory leak in ypdb_open in yp_db.c for ypserv before 2.5 in the NIS package 3.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of requests for a map that does not exist.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
hp
commercial·USaka hpe, hewlett packard
redhat
commercial·USaka red hat
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4605
online.securityfocus.com
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-229.html
redhat.com
ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-054.0.txt
ftp.caldera.com
and 10 more references View all →
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