CVE-2017-17740

openldap: contrib/slapd-modules/nops/nops.c attempts to free stack buffer allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service

Published Dec 18, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 7.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
contrib/slapd-modules/nops/nops.c in OpenLDAP through 2.4.45, when both the nops module and the memberof overlay are enabled, attempts to free a buffer that was allocated on the stack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slapd crash) via a member MODDN operation.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-8892 contrib/slapd-modules/nops/nops.c in OpenLDAP through 2.4.45, when both the nops module and the memberof overlay are enabled, attempts to free a buffer that was allocated on the stack, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slapd crash) via a member MODDN operation.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 8:59 PM
Reserved
Dec 18, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 18, 2017, 6:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:11 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 20, 2017, 12:00 AM