CVE-2017-7551

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: August 16, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

389-ds-base version before 1.3.5.19 and 1.3.6.7 are vulnerable to password brute-force attacks during account lockout due to different return codes returned on password attempts.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49336
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2569
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49336
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Patch Third Party Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.3%
50th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

fedoraproject