CVE-2024-2199

389-ds-base: malformed userpassword may cause crash at do_modify in slapd/modify.c

MEDIUM
5.7
CVSS Score
Published: May 28, 2024 at 12:04 PM UTC
Updated: June 27, 2026 at 11:41 AM UTC
1 product affected across 1 vendor389 Directory Server (389-ds-base)

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Severity
MEDIUM5.7
Exploit prediction
EPSS 0.6%
SSVC
No known exploit

Description

A denial of service vulnerability was found in 389-ds-base ldap server. This issue may allow an authenticated user to cause a server crash while modifying `userPassword` using malformed input.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

References (13)

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatablePartial impact

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CVSS

5.7MEDIUMredhat
Attack Vector
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Complexity
LOW
Privileges
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH
Vector?

Quick Info

StatusDEFERRED
CWE
CWE-20

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