CVE-2006-6493 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in OpenLDAP versions 2.4.3 and earlier, specifically within the krbv4_ldap_auth function when compiled with the --enable-kbind option. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted LDAP bind request with long credential data. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a medium severity with high attack complexity, but potential for partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not actively exploited in the wild or on the KEV catalog, a public exploit (EDB-2933) exists, yet it has garnered minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:openldap:openldap:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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