CVE-2015-3223

libldb: Remote DoS in Samba (AD) LDAP server

Published Dec 29, 2015 CVSS 3.0 · 5.3 Medium EPSS 6.9% KEV · Not listed
Description
The ldb_wildcard_compare function in ldb_match.c in ldb before 1.1.24, as used in the AD LDAP server in Samba 4.x before 4.1.22, 4.2.x before 4.2.7, and 4.3.x before 4.3.3, mishandles certain zero values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3433-1 samba security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-3283 The ldb_wildcard_compare function in ldb_match.c in ldb before 1.1.24, as used in the AD LDAP server in Samba 4.x before 4.1.22, 4.2.x before 4.2.7, and 4.3.x before 4.3.3, mishandles certain zero values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2855-1 Samba vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2856-1 ldb vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 5:39 AM
Reserved
Apr 10, 2015, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 29, 2015, 10:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:25 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 16, 2015, 12:00 AM