# CVE-2003-1201: ldbm\_back\_exop\_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap\_passwd\_parse function does not ret

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-05-10 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ldbm_back_exop_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap_passwd_parse function does not return LDAP_SUCCESS, attempts to free an uninitialized pointer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault).

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## References

- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000685
- http://www.osvdb.org/17000
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11261
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200403-12.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7656
- http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi?findid=2390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/9203
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12520

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