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CVE-2009-2856: Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0, when anonymous binding is enabled, does not properly handle a...

Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0, when anonymous binding is enabled, does not properly handle a client's attempt to establish an authenticated and encrypted connection, which might allow remote attackers to read cleartext VDI configuration-data requests by sniffing LDAP sessions on the network.

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Sun VDI 3.0 systems with anonymous binding enabled may expose VDI configuration-data requests in cleartext over LDAP. An attacker able to sniff relevant network traffic could read those requests. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed fixed-version information. Exposure appears limited to Sun VDI 3.0 deployments where anonymous LDAP binding is enabled and attackers can observe LDAP network traffic. Internet exposure is not established by the provided sources. Prioritize if legacy Sun VDI 3.0 remains in use, especially on shared or weakly segmented networks. The business risk is exposure of configuration data, but urgency is moderated by missing exploitation evidence and likely network-position requirements. Mitigation focus: Review the Sun advisory and confirmed update reference for vendor remediation guidance.; Disable anonymous LDAP binding where operationally feasible.; Require authenticated and encrypted LDAP transport for VDI configuration traffic..

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