HIGH
CVE-2006-4175
CWE-824Published: March 26, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The LDAP server (ns-slapd) in Sun Java System Directory Server 5.2 Patch4 and earlier and ONE Directory Server 5.1 and 5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed queries, probably malformed BER queries, which trigger a free of uninitialized memory locations.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-4175 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
java system directory serverone directory server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=491Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24634Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/33524Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23117Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017814Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33189Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=491Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/24634Broken Link · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/33524Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23117Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017814Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2006-4175
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-824
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 26, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-824)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-4175 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.