CVE-2018-14648
First published: Wed Sep 19 2018(Updated: )
A flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. A specially crafted search query could lead to excessive CPU consumption in the do_search() function. An unauthenticated attacker could use this flaw to provoke a denial of service.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server | <1.4.0.17 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Redhat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 | |
| redhat/389-ds-base | <1.4.0.18 | 1.4.0.18 |
| redhat/389-ds-base | <1.3.8.10 | 1.3.8.10 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3127
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3507
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14648
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00015.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1631695
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1491956&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1491956&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1491958&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1491958&action=edit
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49969
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/a49bd03d6
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/a6369790c
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/c8ec6e58c
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/722a6f867
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/5fc374b43
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/bdb1af66c
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1630668
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14648?
CVE-2018-14648 is a vulnerability in 389 Directory Server that allows an unauthenticated attacker to trigger a denial of service by sending a specially crafted search query, leading to excessive CPU consumption.
How does CVE-2018-14648 affect 389 Directory Server?
CVE-2018-14648 affects the do_search() function in 389 Directory Server, causing excessive CPU consumption and potentially leading to a denial of service.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14648?
The severity of CVE-2018-14648 is high, with a CVSS score of 7.5.
Which versions of 389 Directory Server are affected by CVE-2018-14648?
CVE-2018-14648 affects 389 Directory Server versions up to 1.4.0.18 and 1.3.8.10.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14648?
To fix CVE-2018-14648, upgrade to 389 Directory Server version 1.4.0.18 or apply the recommended patches.
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