MEDIUM
CVE-2017-14159
CWE-665Published: September 5, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
slapd in OpenLDAP 2.4.45 and earlier creates a PID file after dropping privileges to a non-root account, which might allow local users to kill arbitrary processes by leveraging access to this non-root account for PID file modification before a root script executes a "kill `cat /pathname`" command, as demonstrated by openldap-initscript.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-14159 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 4.7.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi?findid=8703Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openldap.org/its/index.cgi?findid=8703Issue Tracking · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
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https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2022.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-14159
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-665
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 5, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-665)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-14159 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.