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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Java_system_directory_server | Sun | 6.0 (including) | 6.0 (including) |
| Java_system_directory_server | Sun | 6.1-enterprise (including) | 6.1-enterprise (including) |
| Java_system_directory_server | Sun | 6.2-enterprise (including) | 6.2-enterprise (including) |
| Java_system_directory_server | Sun | 6.3-enterprise (including) | 6.3-enterprise (including) |
| Java_system_directory_server | Sun | 6.3.1-enterprise (including) | 6.3.1-enterprise (including) |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37915
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141958-01-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3647
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37915
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141958-01-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270789-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37481
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023389
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3647