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CVE-2017-2591

3.7 · LOW

389-ds-base before version 1.3.6 is vulnerable to an improperly NULL terminated array in the uniqueness_entry_to_config() function in the "attribute uniqueness" plugin of 389 Directory Server.

Published Apr 30, 2018CWE-122EPSS 2.81%

Overview

CVE-2017-2591 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

389-ds-base before version 1.3.6 is vulnerable to an improperly NULL terminated array in the uniqueness_entry_to_config() function in the "attribute uniqueness" plugin of 389 Directory Server. An authenticated, or possibly unauthenticated, attacker could use this flaw to force an out-of-bound heap memory read, possibly triggering a crash of the LDAP service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95670Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2591Refpagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/48986Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95670Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2591Refpagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/48986

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2591?

CVE-2017-2591 is a low-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 30, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2017-2591?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 3.7, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-2591?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-2591?

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