CVE-2015-6908

Name: CVE-2015-6908
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-09-11T16:59:12.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 19.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-6908 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.. EPSS estimates a 19.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ber_get_next function in libraries/liblber/io.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.42 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reachable assertion and application crash) via crafted BER data, as demonstrated by an attack against slapd.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

19.63%

97.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openldap	Openldap	<= 2.4.42
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.11.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-6908?

How severe is CVE-2015-6908?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-6908 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 19.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-6908?

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Source: NVD / NIST