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CVE-2006-6493

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in the krbv4_ldap_auth function in servers/slapd/kerberos.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.3 and earlier, when OpenLDAP is compiled with the --enable-kbind...

Published: Dec 13, 2006
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 15, 2006

Primary CVSS

5.1/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.3%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the krbv4_ldap_auth function in servers/slapd/kerberos.c in OpenLDAP 2.4.3 and earlier, when OpenLDAP is compiled with the --enable-kbind (Kerberos KBIND) option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an LDAP bind request using the LDAP_AUTH_KRBV41 authentication method and long credential data.

Sources

OpenLDAP 2.4.3 - 'KBIND' Remote Buffer OverflowExploit
Solar Eclipse · linux · Dec 15, 2006

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