CVE-2017-15134: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 5, 2018
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Updated

A flaw was found in 389-ds-base 1.3.6.1. Improper handling of a search filter in slapifiltersprintf in slapd/util.c can lead to remote server crash and denial of service.

Upstream patch:

https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/6aa2acdc3cad9

Other sources

A stack buffer overflow flaw was found in the way 389-ds-base 1.3.6.x before 1.3.6.13, 1.3.7.x before 1.3.7.9, 1.4.x before 1.4.0.5 handled certain LDAP search filters. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to make ns-slapd crash via a specially crafted LDAP request, thus resulting in denial of service.

MITRE

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/389-ds-base<1.3.6.13
1.3.6.13
redhat/389-ds-base<1.3.7.9
1.3.7.9
redhat/389-ds-base<1.4.0.5
1.4.0.5
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server>=1.3.6.1<1.3.6.13
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server>=1.3.7.1<1.3.7.9
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server>=1.4.0.0<1.4.0.5
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Event History

Mar 1, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15134?

CVE-2017-15134 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-15134?

To mitigate CVE-2017-15134, upgrade the 389-ds-base package to version 1.3.6.13 or later.

3

What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-15134?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2017-15134 to cause a denial of service by crashing the ns-slapd process.

4

What versions are affected by CVE-2017-15134?

CVE-2017-15134 affects 389-ds-base versions prior to 1.3.6.13, 1.3.7.9, and 1.4.0.5.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-15134?

No, CVE-2017-15134 can be exploited by remote, unauthenticated attackers.

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