# CVE-2023-1055: 389-ds-base: A flaw was found in RHDS 11 and RHDS 12

CVE-2023-1055 is fixed in 389-ds-base on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1055 (version 2.3.4+dfsg1-1), released February 27, 2023. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-1055
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: 5.5 (medium)
- EPSS: 0.0019
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Feb 27, 2023

## Description

A flaw was found in RHDS 11 and RHDS 12. While browsing entries LDAP tries to decode the userPassword attribute instead of the userCertificate attribute which could lead into sensitive information leaked. An attacker with a local account where the cockpit-389-ds is running can list the processes and display the hashed passwords. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | 389-ds-base Debian 13.5 (trixie) | 2.3.4+dfsg1-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2023-1055](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2023-1055.md) | Feb 27, 2023 |

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