CVE-2017-14159: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-14159: slapd in OpenLDAP 2.4.45 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, wh...

slapd in OpenLDAP 2.4.45 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname`" command, as demonstrated by openldap-initscript.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 19:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects OpenLDAP slapd 2.4.45 and earlier. A local user with access to the non-root slapd account may be able to alter the PID file after privileges drop, causing a root-run script to kill the wrong process. The main business risk is local denial of service against important processes. Exposure is most likely on systems running OpenLDAP slapd 2.4.45 or earlier with init or service scripts that read the slapd PID file as root. The bundle does not identify specific downstream packages or Oracle products affected by the Oracle reference. Treat this as a targeted local availability risk, not a confirmed internet-facing emergency. Prioritize remediation on shared systems, directory infrastructure, and hosts where a killed process could disrupt authentication, operations, or monitoring. Mitigation focus: Inventory OpenLDAP slapd versions and identify 2.4.45 or earlier deployments.; Review vendor or OS package guidance for the applicable fixed OpenLDAP build.; Restrict write access to the slapd service account and PID file location..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 5, 2017, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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