CVE-2017-15134: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Jan 05 2018(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Red Hat 389 Directory Server | >=1.3.6.1<1.3.6.13 | |
| Red Hat 389 Directory Server | >=1.3.7.1<1.3.7.9 | |
| Red Hat 389 Directory Server | >=1.4.0.0<1.4.0.5 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.4 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00033.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102790
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0163
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1531573
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg00018.html
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/6aa2acdc3cad9
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1536983
- http://directory.fedoraproject.org/docs/389ds/releases/release-1-3-6-13.html
- http://directory.fedoraproject.org/docs/389ds/releases/release-1-3-7-9.html
- http://directory.fedoraproject.org/docs/389ds/releases/release-1-4-0-5.html
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2017-15134?
No, CVE-2017-15134 can be exploited by remote, unauthenticated attackers.
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