Improper Input Validation Affecting 389-ds-base-libs package, versions <0:1.3.1.8-1.5.amzn1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Amazon Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.36% (87th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-AMZN201803-389DSBASELIBS-1669948
  • published27 Sept 2021
  • disclosed10 Sept 2013

Introduced: 10 Sep 2013

CVE-2013-4283  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Amazon-Linux:2018.03 389-ds-base-libs to version 0:1.3.1.8-1.5.amzn1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALAS-2013-223.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream 389-ds-base-libs package and not the 389-ds-base-libs package as distributed by Amazon-Linux. See How to fix? for Amazon-Linux:2018.03 relevant fixed versions and status.

ns-slapd in 389 Directory Server before 1.3.0.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a crafted Distinguished Name (DN) in a MOD operation request.

CVSS Scores

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