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CVE-2025-2487

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.55%

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CVE-2025-2487 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base LDAP Server. This issue occurs when issuing a Modify DN LDAP operation through the ldap protocol, when the function return value is not tested and a NULL pointer is dereferenced. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base LDAP Server. This issue occurs when issuing a Modify DN LDAP operation through the ldap protocol, when the function return value is not tested and a NULL pointer is dereferenced. If a privileged user performs a ldap MODDN operation after a failed operation, it could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or system crash.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability
0.55%

42.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2487?
A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base LDAP Server. This issue occurs when issuing a Modify DN LDAP operation through the ldap protocol, when the function return value is not tested and a NULL pointer is dereferenced. If a privileged user performs a ldap MODDN operation after a failed operation, it could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or system crash.
How severe is CVE-2025-2487?
CVE-2025-2487 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2487?
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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Source: NVD / NIST