CVE-2025-14905
389-ds-base: 389-ds-base: remote code execution and denial of service via heap buffer overflow
Description
A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base server. A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the `schema_attr_enum_callback` function within the `schema.c` file. This occurs because the code incorrectly calculates the buffer size by summing alias string lengths without accounting for additional formatting characters. When a large number of aliases are processed, this oversight can lead to a heap overflow, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE).
INFO
Published Date :
Feb. 23, 2026, 4:29 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 23, 2026, 6:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2025-14905
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Review and correct buffer size calculation logic in schema.c.
- Ensure sufficient buffer space for alias string lengths and formatting.
- Apply vendor patches or updates for 389-ds-base.
- Test the fix to prevent heap overflows.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-14905.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-14905 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2423624 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Feb. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A flaw was found in the 389-ds-base server. A heap buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the `schema_attr_enum_callback` function within the `schema.c` file. This occurs because the code incorrectly calculates the buffer size by summing alias string lengths without accounting for additional formatting characters. When a large number of aliases are processed, this oversight can lead to a heap overflow, potentially allowing a remote attacker to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) or achieve Remote Code Execution (RCE). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-122 Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-14905 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2423624