CVE-2017-7551: 389 directory server 389-ds-base
CVSS: 9.8v3.0CriticalModified
AliasesMGASA-2017-0340RHSA-2017:2569UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7551DEBIAN-CVE-2017-7551
Published 16-08-2017Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-7551 is a critical (CVSS 9.8) vulnerability in 389 directory server 389-ds-base. EPSS estimates a 1.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 72.4% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
9.8/10
010
Critical · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.42%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 16-08-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
5 scores · 4 sources · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources4 sources · 5.3–9.8
- OSV · Red hatEcosystem advisory · calculated5.3MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:NDiffers
- OSV · UbuntuEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated9.8CriticalCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
72%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.42% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (pagure.io)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-209Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive InformationThe product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.
- CWE-640Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten PasswordThe product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.
Affected systems
Redhat5 products
- 389-ds-base< 0:1.3.6.1-19.el7_4
- 389-ds-base-debuginfo< 0:1.3.6.1-19.el7_4
- 389-ds-base-devel< 0:1.3.6.1-19.el7_4
- 389-ds-base-libs< 0:1.3.6.1-19.el7_4
- 389-ds-base-snmp< 0:1.3.6.1-19.el7_4
Mageia2 products
- 389-ds-base< 1.3.4.14-1.3.mga5
- 389-ds-base< 1.3.5.17-1.1.mga6
389 directory server1 product
- 389-ds-base< 1.3.5.19 and 1.3.6.7
Debian1 product
- 389-ds-base< 1.3.6.7-1
Fedoraproject1 product
- 389_directory_server1.3.5.19 | 1.3.6.7
Ubuntu1 product
- 389-ds-baseAll versions (No fix recorded)
6 vendors · 11 products
