CVE-2011-0019: slapd (aka ns-slapd) in 389 Directory Server 1.2.7.5 (aka Red Hat Directory Server 8.2.x or dirsrv) does no...

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A flaw in 389 Directory Server/Red Hat Directory Server could let a remote user crash the directory daemon by sending repeated paged search requests. The main business impact is authentication or directory outage, not confirmed data theft. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to legacy deployments of 389 Directory Server 1.2.7.5, Red Hat Directory Server 8.2.x, or dirsrv/ns-slapd that accept LDAP search traffic from untrusted or broad internal networks. Treat this as a legacy directory-service availability risk. Prioritize remediation if affected LDAP services support login, identity, or business-critical applications, especially where search traffic is not tightly restricted. Mitigation focus: Review Red Hat advisory RHSA-2011:0293 and apply the vendor-provided update.; Upgrade affected 389 Directory Server or Red Hat Directory Server instances where still deployed.; Restrict LDAP access to trusted clients and networks while remediation is planned..

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Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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