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Novell eDirectory SSL/TLS ASN.1 Parser Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory: SA10372
Release Date: 2003-12-05
Last Update: 2004-01-29
Popularity: 7,384 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:Novell eDirectory 8.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0543
CVE-2003-0544


Description:
Novell has reported that eDirectory is affected by the SSL/TLS ASN.1 parser vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

The vulnerabilities affect all versions prior to 8.7.3 on all platforms.

For more information:
SA9886

Solution:
Apply Security Update 3 for version 8.7.1:
http://support.novell.com/servlet/filedownload/sec/pub/secupd3.tgz

Changelog:
2004-01-29: Security Update released as version 3.

Original Advisory:
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2968007.htm

Other References:
SA9886:
http://secunia.com/advisories/9886/


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