CVE-2017-7551

Public Exploit

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.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: 389 Directory Server 389-ds-base
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2569 vendor advisory
https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49336 exploit third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7551?
CVE-2017-7551 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-7551?
To fix CVE-2017-7551, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-7551 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-7551 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-7551?
CVE-2017-7551 affects 389 Directory Server 389-ds-base.
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