CVE-2025-2487
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Description
A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base LDAP Server. This issue occurs when issuing a Modify DN LDAP operation through the ldap protocol, when the function return value is not tested and a NULL pointer is dereferenced. If a privileged user performs a ldap MODDN operation after a failed operation, it could lead to a Denial of Service (DoS) or system crash.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
4.9
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Deferred
Source identifier
Published
2025-03-18 17:15:48.883000
Last modified
2026-11-05 16:17:15.143000
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