CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe Apache Directory LDAP API is vulnerable to an asymmetric resource consumption issue that can lead to prolonged CPU usage when verifying bcrypt passwords with a high cost factor, potentially resulting in a denial-of-service condition. Organizations using affected versions (2.1.0 to 2.1.8) should prioritize upgrading to version 2.1.9 to mitigate this risk and ensure server stability.
Original NVD Description
Asymmetric Resource Consumption vulnerability in Apache Directory LDAP API. Storing a password using the bcrypt algorithm with a high force like 30 in a LDAP server that supports this algorithm will cause the server CPU to run for hours checking the credentials. A bounded cost should be enforced to avoid a server DOS. This issue affects Apache Directory LDAP API: from 2.1.0 before 2.1.9. Users are recommended to upgrade to version 2.1.9, which fixes the issue.