CVE-2025-27497

OpenDJ Denial of Service (Dos) using alias loop

Description

OpenDJ is an LDAPv3 compliant directory service. OpenDJ prior to 4.9.3 contains a denial-of-service (DoS) vulnerability that causes the server to become unresponsive to all LDAP requests without crashing or restarting. This issue occurs when an alias loop exists in the LDAP database. If an ldapsearch request is executed with alias dereferencing set to "always" on this alias entry, the server stops responding to all future requests. Fortunately, the server can be restarted without data corruption. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.9.3.

Category

8.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
Affected: OpenIdentityPlatform OpenDJ
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Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27497?
CVE-2025-27497 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-27497?
To fix CVE-2025-27497, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-27497 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-27497 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-27497?
CVE-2025-27497 affects OpenIdentityPlatform OpenDJ.
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