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Ubuntu 6197-1: OpenLDAP DoS Exploit Due To Crafted Input

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Calendar Grey July 3, 2023
Dist Ubuntu Esm H88
Resolve OpenLDAP crash issues on Ubuntu by backing up data, updating packages, upgrading OpenLDAP, reviewing changes, restarting the service, and verifying functionality
OpenLDAP could be made to crash if it received specially crafted input.

Summary

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Topics Covered

security advisory Ubuntu OpenLDAP Denial of Service service interruption

Update Instructions

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro):   slapd                           2.4.45+dfsg-1ubuntu1.11+esm1 Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro):   slapd                           2.4.42+dfsg-2ubuntu3.13+esm2 Ubuntu 14.04 LTS (Available with Ubuntu Pro):   slapd                           2.4.31-1+nmu2ubuntu8.5+esm6 In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

References

  https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6197-1

  CVE-2023-2953

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July 03, 2023

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Topics Covered

security advisory Ubuntu OpenLDAP Denial of Service service interruption

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