high · CVSS v3 7.3 · EPSS 0.00181
CVE-2026-103552
Apache Directory LDAP API has a stack overflow due to deeply nested search filters before binding, which can crash the server and cause deni
Overview
Apache Directory LDAP API has a stack overflow due to deeply nested search filters before binding, which can crash the server and cause denial of service. The flaw affects versions 1.2.0 through 1.2.8.
Description
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.
Impact
Availability: Denial of Service due to server crash. Confidentiality and Integrity are not directly affected. Impacted parties are LDAP service operators and administrators.
Remediation
Upgrade to Apache Directory LDAP API 1.2.9 or later. If upgrade is not immediately possible, restrict client connections and monitor for abnormal filter depth. Apply firewall rules to limit request size.
Risk context
Severity is high with CVSS 7.3 and EPSS 0.00181, indicating low probability but high impact. Defenders should prioritize patching promptly to mitigate potential DoS.
Affected products
- Apache Directory LDAP API 1.2.0-1.2.8
Scores
- Severity
- high
- CVSS v2
- 7.5
- CVSS v3
- 7.3
- CVSS v4
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- EPSS
- 0.00181