REDHAT-BUG-431203
First published: Fri Feb 01 2008(Updated: )
It was discovered that modify operation with NOOP control on an entry stored in BDB backed can cause OpenLDAP's slapd daemon to crash. Further details and patch can be found in upstream bug / CVS: <a href="http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi/Software%20Bugs?id=4925">http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi/Software%20Bugs?id=4925</a> <a href="http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/servers/slapd/back-bdb/modify.c.diff?r1=1.124.2.16&r2=1.124.2.17&f=h">http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/servers/slapd/back-bdb/modify.c.diff?r1=1.124.2.16&r2=1.124.2.17&f=h</a> NOOP control was introduced in OpenLDAP 2.1 branch as documented on roadmap page: <a href="http://www.openldap.org/software/roadmap.html">http://www.openldap.org/software/roadmap.html</a> This issue was fixed upstream in version 2.3.36: <a href="http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/~checkout~/Attic/CHANGES?rev=1.5.8.414">http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/~checkout~/Attic/CHANGES?rev=1.5.8.414</a>
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenLDAP | <2.3.36 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi/Software%20Bugs?id=4925
- http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/servers/slapd/back-bdb/modify.c.diff?r1=1.124.2.16&r2=1.124.2.17&f=h
- http://www.openldap.org/software/roadmap.html
- http://www.openldap.org/devel/cvsweb.cgi/~checkout~/Attic/CHANGES?rev=1.5.8.414
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0110.html
- https://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/F7/FEDORA-2008-1307
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=431203
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-431203?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-431203 is considered critical as it can cause the OpenLDAP slapd daemon to crash.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-431203?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-431203, you need to apply the available patches from the upstream OpenLDAP development.
Which versions of OpenLDAP are affected by REDHAT-BUG-431203?
OpenLDAP versions up to but not including 2.3.36 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-431203.
What operation triggers the issue in REDHAT-BUG-431203?
The issue in REDHAT-BUG-431203 is triggered by a modify operation with NOOP control on a BDB backend entry.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-431203?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-431203; updating to a patched version is recommended.
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