CVE-2008-2930

Name: CVE-2008-2930
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-08-29T18:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.55%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-2930 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7, Red Hat Directory Server 8, and Fedora Directory Server 1.1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and search outage) via crafted LDAP search requests with patterns, related to a single-threaded regular-expression subsystem.. EPSS estimates a 6.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7, Red Hat Directory Server 8, and Fedora Directory Server 1.1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and search outage) via crafted LDAP search requests with patterns, related to a single-threaded regular-expression subsystem.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.55%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Fedora	Directory Server	1.1.1	—
Redhat	Directory Server	7.1	Sp1
Redhat	Directory Server	8.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 29, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2930?

How severe is CVE-2008-2930?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2930 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2930?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST