CVE-2003-1201

CVE-2003-1201 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Openldap with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-824.

Key facts

Description

ldbm_back_exop_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap_passwd_parse function does not return LDAP_SUCCESS, attempts to free an uninitialized pointer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1201?
ldbm_back_exop_passwd in the back-ldbm backend in passwd.c for OpenLDAP 2.1.12 and earlier, when the slap_passwd_parse function does not return LDAP_SUCCESS, attempts to free an uninitialized pointer, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault).
How severe is CVE-2003-1201?
CVE-2003-1201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2003-1201 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-1201?
CVE-2003-1201 affects Openldap. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1201?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2003-1201 published?
CVE-2003-1201 was published on 2003-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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