CVE-2018-14638
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.65%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14638 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in 389-ds-base before version 1.3.8.4-13. The process ns-slapd crashes in delete_passwdPolicy function when persistent search connections are terminated unexpectedly leading to remote denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 2.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in 389-ds-base before version 1.3.8.4-13. The process ns-slapd crashes in delete_passwdPolicy function when persistent search connections are terminated unexpectedly leading to remote denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | 389 Directory Server | < 1.3.8.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2757Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14638Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/78fc627accacfa4061ce48977e22301f81ea8d73Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2757Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14638Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/c/78fc627accacfa4061ce48977e22301f81ea8d73Issue Tracking, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14638?
A flaw was found in 389-ds-base before version 1.3.8.4-13. The process ns-slapd crashes in delete_passwdPolicy function when persistent search connections are terminated unexpectedly leading to remote denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-14638?
CVE-2018-14638 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14638?
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.
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