Description
Memory leak in the login_user function in saslserv/main.c in saslserv/main.so in Atheme 7.2.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to consume memory and cause a denial of service. This is fixed in 7.2.8.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | atheme-services | 7.2.9-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | atheme-services | 7.2.9-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | atheme-services | 7.2.9-1 | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | atheme | 7.2.11-1.6 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10637-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10637-1 atheme-7.2.11-1.6 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026