CVE-2021-3514

389-ds-base: sync_repl NULL pointer dereference in sync_create_state_control()

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Severity

Moderate

Red Hat Product Security

6.5

CVSS 3.1

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Published · April 1, 2021

Updated · June 27, 2026

Description

A flaw was found In 389-ds-base. When the Content Synchronization plugin is enabled, an authenticated user can reach a NULL pointer dereference using a specially crafted query. This flaw allows an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.

Statement

Red Hat Identity Management is affected by this flaw, as Content Synchronization is enabled by default.

CVSS score applicability

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation

No mitigation is specified in collected source.

CVSS / CWE

CVSS 3.1 · 6.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

CWE-476 · NULL Pointer Dereference