CVE-2003-1201: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-1201: ldbm_back_exop_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap_p...

ldbm_back_exop_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap_passwd_parse function does not return LDAP_SUCCESS, attempts to free an uninitialized pointer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old OpenLDAP denial-of-service issue. A remote user could trigger a crash in affected LDAP servers by causing error handling in the back-ldbm password-change path to free an uninitialized pointer. The documented impact is service interruption, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running OpenLDAP 2.1.12 or earlier with the back-ldbm backend enabled and reachable by remote LDAP clients. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so version and backend confirmation matter. Prioritize if LDAP is internet-facing, business-critical, or still on unsupported OpenLDAP builds. For modern deployments, this is mainly a legacy hygiene issue that should be closed during infrastructure lifecycle cleanup. Mitigation focus: Inventory LDAP servers and confirm OpenLDAP versions and back-ldbm usage.; Retire or upgrade OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier where found.; Apply vendor-supported OpenLDAP packages from relevant distribution advisories..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 10, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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openldap-back-ldbm-dos(12520)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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