CVE-2015-0283: The slapi-nis plug-in before 0.54.2 does not properly reallocate memory when processing user accounts, whic...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-0283 is a denial-of-service issue in slapi-nis before 0.54.2. A remote request involving very large group membership data can make the service enter an infinite loop and consume CPU. The main business impact is directory service disruption, not data theft, based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where slapi-nis is deployed at versions earlier than 0.54.2 and reachable by remote clients that can query user or group membership data. The bundle does not identify specific distributions beyond Fedora and Red Hat advisory references. Prioritize remediation on exposed directory infrastructure, especially systems serving authentication or identity lookups. This is not evidenced as actively exploited in the provided sources, but a successful attack could degrade identity-dependent business operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade slapi-nis to 0.54.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Red Hat and Fedora advisories for supported package guidance.; Restrict remote access to directory services where operationally feasible..

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Jun 14, 2026, 05:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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