Double Free Affecting 389-ds-base-libs package, versions <0:1.3.10.2-15.el7_9


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.1% (42nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-389DSBASELIBS-2387300
  • published28 Jan 2022
  • disclosed27 Jan 2022

Introduced: 27 Jan 2022

CVE-2021-4091  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-415  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 389-ds-base-libs to version 0:1.3.10.2-15.el7_9 or higher.

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 Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

A double-free was found in the way 389-ds-base handles virtual attributes context in persistent searches. An attacker could send a series of search requests, forcing the server to behave unexpectedly, and crash.

CVSS Scores

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