CVE-2022-2850

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: October 14, 2022 Modified: November 03, 2025

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. This CVE is assigned against an incomplete fix of CVE-2021-3514.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2850
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2118691
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00026.html
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-2850
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Vendor Advisory
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2118691
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Vendor Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00026.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory

7 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
52th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

debian fedoraproject redhat port389