CVE-2002-2279: Unspecified vulnerability in the bind function in config.inc of aldap 0.09 allows remote attackers to authenti

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-2279 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting aldap. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the bind function in config.inc of aldap 0.09 allows remote attackers to authenticate with Manager permissions.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 19%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-287
Published	2002-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: aldap

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:01 UTCUpdated Record last modified

aldap aldap DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.09

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.09

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy aldap || rpm -q aldap || aldap --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.09 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison aldap sudo apt install aldap=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.09> sudo apt-mark hold aldap

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list aldap sudo dnf downgrade aldap-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.09> sudo dnf versionlock add aldap

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-2279?

aldap: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-2279 being exploited?

CVE-2002-2279 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-2279 affect?

CVE-2002-2279 affects aldap. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the bind function in config.inc of aldap 0.09 allows remote attackers to authenticate with Manager permissions.

How urgent is CVE-2002-2279?

Priority 55/100. Critical severity

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