Excessive CPU Consumption Vulnerability in 389 Directory Server by Red Hat
CVE-2018-14648

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

[unknown]

Status
389-ds-base:
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 September 2018

What is CVE-2018-14648?

A vulnerability exists in 389 Directory Server where a specially crafted search query can trigger excessive CPU consumption within the do_search() function. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the server, potentially leading to a denial of service. Proper security updates from the vendor are essential to mitigate this risk.

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Affected Version(s)

389-ds-base:

References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg0...
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3507
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3127
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EPSS Score

10% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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