CVE-2024-6237
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2024-6237 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in the 389 Directory Server. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to cause a systematic server crash while sending a specific extended search request, leading to a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in the 389 Directory Server. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to cause a systematic server crash while sending a specific extended search request, leading to a denial of service.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Directory Server | 12.0 |
| Redhat | 389 Directory Server | All versions |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6237Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293579Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/389ds/389-ds-base/issues/5989Issue Tracking
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-6237Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2293579Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/389ds/389-ds-base/issues/5989Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-6237?
A flaw was found in the 389 Directory Server. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to cause a systematic server crash while sending a specific extended search request, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-6237?
CVE-2024-6237 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6237?
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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