# CVE-2009-0609: Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is us

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-02-17 · Updated: 2024-09-16

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is used, does not properly handle (1) a long value in an ADD or (2) long string attributes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JDBC backend outage) via crafted LDAP requests.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33761
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-251086-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33923
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125276-08-1

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