NMAS 3.1.0.1 memory leak (found in eDirectory 8.8 SP1)

  • 3555134
  • 11-Dec-2006
  • 26-Apr-2012

Environment

Novell eDirectory 8.8 SP1 for All Platforms
Novell Modular Authentication Service (NMAS) 3.1.0.1

Situation

Novell has identified a memory leak in the NMAS module that shipped with eDirectory 8.8 SP1 (NMAS version 3.1.0.1, dated May 19,2006)

NMAS 3.1.0, which shipped before eDirectory 8.8 Sp1, as part of the Security Services 2.0.1 patch, does not have this issue.

Resolution

Novell has released a public patch of NMAS that resolves this problem. This patch was released on Monday Aug 14, 2006.

You can download the patch at https://download.novell.com by searching for "Security Services"