Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:3663
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:3670
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:4491
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:7395
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-2487
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2353071
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-2487?
CVE-2025-2487 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2025-2487?
CVE-2025-2487 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-2487?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.