CVE-2018-14648
UnknownEPSS 6.24%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14648 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. A specially crafted search query could lead to excessive CPU consumption in the do_search() function. EPSS estimates a 6.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. A specially crafted search query could lead to excessive CPU consumption in the do_search() function. An unauthenticated attacker could use this flaw to provoke a denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | 389 Directory Server | < 1.4.0.17 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 7.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3127Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3507Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14648Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3127Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3507Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14648Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/10/msg00015.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14648?
A flaw was found in 389 Directory Server. A specially crafted search query could lead to excessive CPU consumption in the do_search() function. An unauthenticated attacker could use this flaw to provoke a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2018-14648?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14648 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14648?
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-2018-14648?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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