CVE-2020-36227

openldap: Infinite loop in slapd with the cancel_extop Cancel operation

Published Jan 25, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 77.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was discovered in OpenLDAP before 2.4.57 leading to an infinite loop in slapd with the cancel_extop Cancel operation, resulting in denial of service.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2544-1 openldap security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4845-1 openldap security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4724-1 OpenLDAP vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-7698-1 OpenLDAP vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 9:44 AM
Reserved
Jan 25, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 10:17 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jan 26, 2021, 12:00 AM