REDHAT-BUG-1456712: Double Free

Published May 30, 2017
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Updated

servers/slapd/back-mdb/search.c in OpenLDAP through 2.4.44 is prone to a double free vulnerability. A user with access to search the directory can crash slapd by issuing a search including the Paged Results control with a page size of 0.

Upstream patch:

https://www.openldap.org/devel/gitweb.cgi?p=openldap.git;a=commit;h=0cee1ffb6021b1aae3fcc9581699da1c85a6dd6e

Affected Software

1 affected component
openldap OpenLDAP<=2.4.44

Event History

May 30, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:18 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1456712?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1456712 is categorized as high due to the potential for denial of service.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1456712?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1456712, update OpenLDAP to version 2.4.45 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-1456712?

Users with access to search the OpenLDAP directory prior to version 2.4.45 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1456712.

4

What vulnerability does REDHAT-BUG-1456712 describe?

REDHAT-BUG-1456712 describes a double free vulnerability in OpenLDAP that can cause the slapd daemon to crash.

5

What conditions are required for REDHAT-BUG-1456712 to be exploited?

REDHAT-BUG-1456712 can be exploited by sending a search request with the Paged Results control and a page size of 0.

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