Double Free Affecting python3-lib389 package, versions <0:1.4.3.23-14.module+el8.5.0+14377+c731dc97


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.98% (78th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PYTHON3LIB389-2386916
  • 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:8 python3-lib389 to version 0:1.4.3.23-14.module+el8.5.0+14377+c731dc97 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3-lib389 package and not the python3-lib389 package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 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 Base Scores

version 3.1