Vulnerability Description
slapd in OpenLDAP 2.4.45 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname`" command, as demonstrated by openldap-initscript.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openldap | Openldap | <= 2.4.45 |
| Oracle | Blockchain Platform | < 21.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi?findid=8703Issue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi?findid=8703Issue TrackingMailing ListVendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-14159?
CVE-2017-14159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). slapd in OpenLDAP 2.4.45 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root...
How severe is CVE-2017-14159?
CVE-2017-14159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-14159?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Openldap Openldap, Oracle Blockchain Platform.