🛡️ CVE-2025-2487 on Debian — 389-ds-base
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.
Distribution advisory
This page covers CVE-2025-2487 as tracked by Debian, for the package 389-ds-base. The fix is available in version 3.1.2+dfsg1-1; earlier versions remain affected.
How this vulnerability can be exploited
This issue can be reached over the network, attack complexity is low, an attacker needs administrative privileges on the target. No user interaction is required. The scope is unchanged, so the impact stays within the vulnerable component. Rated impact: confidentiality none, integrity none, availability high.
Weakness class
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2487 is classified as CWE-476: NULL Pointer Dereference. A pointer that can be null is used without a check, crashing the process.
Affected software
DEBIAN-CVE-2025-2487 is recorded against 1 package.
- 389-ds-base (fixed in 3.1.2+dfsg1-1)
Timeline and source
Published on 18 March 2025 and last revised on 4 August 2026. No public exploit is currently recorded for this entry. Record sourced from OSV.
References
CVE-2025-2487 on other distributions
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Details
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Packages
| Software | From version | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| 389-ds-base | — | 3.1.2+dfsg1-1 |
References
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