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CVE-2010-4217: Use-after-free vulnerability in the proxy server in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0....

Use-after-free vulnerability in the proxy server in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 and 6.1.x before 6.1.0-TIV-ITDS-FP0005 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an unbind request that occurs during a certain search operation.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2010-4217 is a remote denial-of-service issue in the proxy server component of IBM Tivoli Directory Server. A remote attacker could trigger a daemon crash during a specific search and unbind sequence. The public bundle does not show code execution, data theft, or confirmed active exploitation.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for internet-exposed or business-critical directory proxy services. The main risk is service interruption, not confirmed data compromise. Legacy deployments should be patched or isolated because directory outages can affect authentication and dependent applications.

Technical view

The issue is described as a use-after-free in IBM Tivoli Directory Server proxy server versions 6.0.0.x before 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 and 6.1.x before 6.1.0-TIV-ITDS-FP0005. The known impact is daemon crash through an unbind request during a certain search operation.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely in legacy IBM Tivoli Directory Server deployments using the proxy server component on the affected 6.0.0.x or 6.1.x branches. The bundle’s affected-products metadata is incomplete, so confirm against IBM version and fix-pack records.

Exploitation context

The sources describe remote denial of service, but the bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing, active exploitation, public exploit availability, or exploitation in the wild. Treat this as an availability risk until local exposure and patch status are confirmed.

Researcher notes

The public data is sparse: no CVSS, CWE, or detailed exploit conditions are included beyond the search-plus-unbind crash trigger. Analysis should stay focused on version exposure, proxy-server usage, daemon crash evidence, and IBM APAR-fixed levels.

Mitigation direction

  • Confirm whether IBM Tivoli Directory Server proxy server is deployed.
  • Upgrade affected 6.0.0.x systems to 6.0.0.8-TIV-ITDS-IF0007 or later.
  • Upgrade affected 6.1.x systems to 6.1.0-TIV-ITDS-FP0005 or later.
  • Review IBM APAR guidance IO13282 and IO13364 for deployment-specific instructions.
  • Restrict network access to directory proxy services where business operations permit.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory TDS versions and identify proxy server instances.
  • Compare installed levels against IBM fixed versions listed in the CVE description.
  • Review logs and monitoring for unexplained proxy daemon crashes.
  • Confirm directory service restart and availability monitoring is in place.
  • Document compensating network controls if immediate upgrade is not possible.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
7

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Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.

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Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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9Source links

CVSS and timeline data

No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.

Source materials

  • CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
  • 44604CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID
  • ADV-2010-2861CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN
  • 42083CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA
  • 1024670CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK
  • IO13282CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_AIXAPAR
  • 68964CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_OSVDB
  • ADV-2010-2863CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN
  • IO13364CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_AIXAPAR
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