CVE-2017-7551

Published: Aug 16, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

9.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Fedoraproject: 389 Directory Server

Fedoraproject

1 product

389 Directory Server

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server	Version 1.3.5.19
Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server	Version 1.3.6.7

Related CWEs

CWE-209

Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information

The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data.

CWE-640

Weak Password Recovery Mechanism for Forgotten Password

The product contains a mechanism for users to recover or change their passwords without knowing the original password, but the mechanism is weak.

References (4)

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2569

Source: secalert@redhat.com

https://pagure.io/389-ds-base/issue/49336

Source: secalert@redhat.com

ExploitPatchThird 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

ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory

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