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CVE-2002-0045

First published: Thu Jan 31 2002(Updated: )

slapd in OpenLDAP 2.0 through 2.0.19 allows local users, and anonymous users before 2.0.8, to conduct a "replace" action on access controls without any values, which causes OpenLDAP to delete non-mandatory attributes that would otherwise be protected by ACLs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat OpenLDAP Servers<=2.0.19
Red Hat OpenLDAP Servers=2.0
Red Hat Linux=7.0
Red Hat Linux=7.2
Red Hat Linux=7.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0045?

    CVE-2002-0045 has a high severity rating as it allows unauthorized deletion of protected attributes in OpenLDAP.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0045?

    To fix CVE-2002-0045, upgrade OpenLDAP to a version later than 2.0.19.

  • What versions of OpenLDAP are affected by CVE-2002-0045?

    CVE-2002-0045 affects OpenLDAP versions from 2.0 up to and including 2.0.19.

  • Can anonymous users exploit CVE-2002-0045?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0045 allows anonymous users to exploit the vulnerability to manipulate access controls.

  • What action does CVE-2002-0045 allow unauthorized users to perform?

    CVE-2002-0045 allows unauthorized users to conduct a 'replace' action on access controls, leading to the deletion of non-mandatory attributes.

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