Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1054 is a denial-of-service issue in 389 Directory Server. A remote unauthenticated attacker could send a crafted LDAP search request that may crash ns-slapd, disrupting directory services and dependent authentication workflows. The provided sources do not show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on systems running 389-ds-base or Red Hat Directory Server, especially where LDAP is reachable by unauthenticated or untrusted clients. Business impact depends on how many authentication, identity, or application workflows rely on the affected directory service. Treat as a service-availability risk for identity infrastructure. Patch during the next appropriate maintenance window, sooner for exposed LDAP services or environments where directory downtime would block authentication or business applications. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant Red Hat or Debian 389-ds-base security updates.; Check vendor guidance for affected package versions and fixed builds.; Prioritize internet-facing or broadly reachable LDAP services..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49545CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1537314CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2018:0414CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2018:0515CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- [debian-lts-announce] 20180715 [SECURITY] [DLA 1428-1] 389-ds-base security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
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