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CVE-2024-1062: 389-ds-base: a heap overflow leading to denail-of-servce while writing a value larger than 256 chars (in log_entry_attr)

First published: Tue Jan 30 2024(Updated: )

A heap overflow flaw was found in 389-ds-base. This issue leads to a denial of service when writing a value larger than 256 chars in log_entry_attr.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/389-ds-base<2.2.0
2.2.0
Red Hat 389 Directory Server<2.2.0
Red Hat Directory Server
Red Hat Directory Server=11.7
Red Hat Directory Server=11.8
Red Hat Fedora=39
Red Hat Fedora=40
Red Hat Fedora=41
All of
Red Hat Directory Server=12.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM64 EUS=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Applications for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=9.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=8.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions=8.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for SAP Solutions=8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-1062?

    CVE-2024-1062 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-1062?

    To fix CVE-2024-1062, update the affected version of 389-ds-base to at least version 2.2.0 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2024-1062?

    CVE-2024-1062 affects versions of 389-ds-base up to 2.2.0 and several versions of Red Hat Directory Server.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-1062?

    CVE-2024-1062 is a heap overflow vulnerability that occurs when writing values larger than 256 characters in log_entry_attr.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-1062?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-1062 include service disruption and denial of service due to the heap overflow.

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