HIGH
CVE-2007-5708
CWE-399Published: October 30, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
slapo-pcache (overlays/pcache.c) in slapd in OpenLDAP before 2.3.39, when running as a proxy-caching server, allocates memory using a malloc variant instead of calloc, which prevents an array from being initialized properly and might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via unknown vectors that prevent the array from being null terminated.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2007-5708 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
openldap1 product(s)
openldap
Source: NVD CPE · 119 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (34)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27424Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27683Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27756Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/27868Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29225Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29461Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29682Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2007-5708
CVSS Score7.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 30, 2007
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2007-5708 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.