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CVE-2018-1089

UnknownEPSS 4.29%

Last modified

CVE-2018-1089 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 389-ds-base before versions 1.4.0.9, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.6.15 did not properly handle long search filters with characters needing escapes, possibly leading to buffer overflows. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to make ns-slapd crash via a specially crafted LDAP request, thus resulting in denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 4.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

389-ds-base before versions 1.4.0.9, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.6.15 did not properly handle long search filters with characters needing escapes, possibly leading to buffer overflows. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to make ns-slapd crash via a specially crafted LDAP request, thus resulting in denial of service.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.29%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Fedoraproject389 Directory Server>= 1.3.6.0, < 1.3.6.15
Fedoraproject389 Directory Server>= 1.4.0.0, < 1.4.0.9
Fedoraproject389 Directory Server1.3.8.1
Fedoraproject389 Directory Server1.3.8.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1089?
389-ds-base before versions 1.4.0.9, 1.3.8.1, 1.3.6.15 did not properly handle long search filters with characters needing escapes, possibly leading to buffer overflows. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could potentially use this flaw to make ns-slapd crash via a specially crafted LDAP request, thus resulting in denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-1089?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1089 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1089?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1089?

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Source: NVD / NIST