CVE-2009-4440 describes a vulnerability in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3.1's Directory Proxy Server (DPS). This flaw allows remote attackers to hijack an authenticated user's backend connection and gain their privileges by exploiting how the DPS handles multiple client connections within a short timeframe, particularly during "long binds." With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and medium attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:6.0:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:6.1:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:6.2:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_directory_server:6.3:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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