SB2018051303 - Stack-based buffer overflow in openldap (Alpine package)



SB2018051303 - Stack-based buffer overflow in openldap (Alpine package)

Published: May 13, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018051303
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-17740)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error шт contrib/slapd-modules/nops/nops.c when both the nops module and the memberof overlay are enabled. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and cause slapd crash via a member MODDN operation.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.