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"From 2007 to 2009 vulnerabilities in a typical end-user PC almost doubled from about 220 to 420."

Non-Microsoft software to blame for increase in vulnerabilities affecting typical Windows end-users, read more:

http://secunia.com/gfx/pdf/Secunia_Half_Year_Report_2010.pdf


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TITLE:
IBM Tivoli Directory Server DIGEST-MD5 Denial of Service
Vulnerability

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA40791

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RELEASE DATE:
2010-08-04

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DESCRIPTION:
A vulnerability has been reported in IBM Tivoli Directory Server,
which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of
Service).

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of DIGEST-MD5
authentication requests and can be exploited to terminate the service
via multiple incomplete connections.

The vulnerability is reported in version 6.0.0.8.

SOLUTION:
Apply Interim Fix 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0006 or APAR IO12399.

PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
Reported by the vendor.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg24027463
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IO12399

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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

EXPLOIT:
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http://secunia.com/products/corporate/EVM/

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