CVE-2026-103552 (GCVE-0-2026-103552)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-10-02 09:48 – Updated: 2026-10-02 21:07
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
Apache Directory LDAP API: A unbound client can send a deeply nested search filter that overflows the stack in the server's decoder
Summary
Stack Overflow vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API.
Before binding, a client can send a deeply nested search filter that overflows the stack in the server's decoder.
This issue affects Apache Directory LDAP API: from 1.2.0 before 1.2.9.
Users are recommended to upgrade to version 1.2.9, which fixes the issue.
Severity
7.3 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-10-02 18:29 UTC
CWE
- CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Assigner
References
2 references
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apache Software Foundation | Apache Directory LDAP API |
Affected:
1.2.0 , < 1.2.9
(semver)
|
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