CVE-2007-5707: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5707: OpenLDAP before 2.3.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slapd crash) via an LDAP reque...

OpenLDAP before 2.3.39 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slapd crash) via an LDAP request with a malformed objectClasses attribute. NOTE: this has been reported as a double free, but the reports are inconsistent.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This CVE describes a remotely triggerable crash in OpenLDAP slapd before 2.3.39. A malformed LDAP request involving the objectClasses attribute can stop the directory service, causing authentication or directory lookups to fail until service recovery. Exposure is most likely where legacy OpenLDAP slapd instances older than 2.3.39 remain reachable by users, applications, or networks that can submit LDAP requests. The structured affected-product data is incomplete. Treat as a service-availability risk for legacy directory infrastructure. Prioritize if OpenLDAP supports authentication, identity lookup, VPN, mail, or application access paths. Mitigation focus: Upgrade OpenLDAP to 2.3.39 or a vendor package containing the fix.; Apply relevant distribution advisories for Debian, Gentoo, Mandriva, Red Hat, SUSE, Ubuntu, or Apple.; Restrict LDAP access to trusted networks and required applications..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 30, 2007, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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