CVE-2026-117548
389-ds-base: 389-ds-base: null pointer dereference via modifydn using an attribute's schema alias name causes denial of service
Description
A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in 389-ds-base. This flaw occurs when a ModifyDN (rename) operation uses an attribute's schema alias name (such as "commonName") instead of its canonical name (such as "cn") as the new relative distinguished name. An authenticated attacker with the ModifyDN (rename) permission on the affected entry can use this flaw to crash the directory server, causing a denial of service.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 29, 2026, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 53f830b8-0a3f-465b-8143-3b8a9948e749 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update 389-ds-base to the latest version.
- Ensure rename operations use canonical attribute names.
- Restrict ModifyDN permissions where possible.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2026-117548.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-117548 | |
| https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2561778 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description A NULL pointer dereference flaw was found in 389-ds-base. This flaw occurs when a ModifyDN (rename) operation uses an attribute's schema alias name (such as "commonName") instead of its canonical name (such as "cn") as the new relative distinguished name. An authenticated attacker with the ModifyDN (rename) permission on the affected entry can use this flaw to crash the directory server, causing a denial of service. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-476 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/117xxx/CVE-2026-117548.json">CVE-2026-117548</a> Added Reference https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-117548 Added Reference https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2561778