CVE-2006-5779
HighOpenLDAP before 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via LDAP BIND requests with long authcid names, which triggers an assertion failure.
Published Nov 7, 2006 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-5779 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3.1) affecting Openldap, Ubuntu Linux (Canonical).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. No public exploit code is known.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Openldap 2.3.29.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v3.1
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
None known
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Description
OpenLDAP before 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via LDAP BIND requests with long authcid names, which triggers an assertion failure.
Affected Products
4 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| OpenldapOpenldap | See advisory | 2.3.29 |
| Ubuntu LinuxCanonical | 5.10, 6.06, 6.10 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Openldap
2.3.29
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 7, 2006
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
Weakness Type
- CWE-617 Reachable Assertion
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
OpenLDAP before 2.3.29 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via LDAP BIND requests with long authcid names, which triggers an assertion failure.
Affected: Openldap; Ubuntu Linux (Canonical) versions 5.10, 6.06, 6.10. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
No public exploit code is known.
Fixed versions are available, including Openldap 2.3.29.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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