FWIW, I back-ported the fix (1.81 in libraries/libldap/search.c) to 2.4.7, and it works fine (both the test harness and my application). Many thanks. -- Dave Horsfall DTM VK2KFU Ph: +61 2 9552-5509 (direct) +61 2 9552-5500 (switch) Corinthian Eng'ng P/L, Ste 54 Jones Bay Whf, 26-32 Pirrama Rd, Pyrmont 2009, AU