Openldap · Openldap · CVE-2014-8182
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
openldap version 2.4
**Description**
An off-by-one error was found in openldap when processing DNS SRV messages, potentially leading to a crash. This issue affects configurations using the dnssrv backend, where an attacker could exploit the service with crafted DNS responses, causing it to crash.
**Recommendations**
For openldap version 2.4, as a temporary workaround, consider disabling the dnssrv backend until a patch is available. Restrict access to the service to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.