CVE catalog

CVE-2024-6237

389-ds-base affected and fixed versions

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. 389-ds-base: unauthenticated user can trigger a DoS by sending a specific extended search request The issue is classified as moderate severity rather than important because, while it allows an unauthenticated user to trigger a denial of service (DoS) by sending a specific extended search request, it does not compromise the integrity or confidentiality of the system. The vulnerability is limited to service availability, meaning the server can crash and become temporarily unavailable, but no data is leaked, altered, or accessed by unauthorized users. Additionally, recovery from this condition typically involves restarting the service, which can be automated or handled through monitoring tools, thus limiting the long-term impact. Since the flaw does not facilitate unauthorized access or privilege escalation, it is considered moderate in severity. The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Severity: Medium · CVSS 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Published: Jul 9, 2024, 4:03:00 PM UTC
Source: [NVD] · [CVE record]
EPSS: 0.92% · Oct 27, 2026

Projects and upstream resources

[389-ds-base][Source-reported homepage]

Reported versions and fixes

Each observation applies to its named package, distribution, and release. Distribution backports can fix a vulnerability while retaining an older upstream version number.

Version impact has not been established. The original provider fields are retained below.

Provider details and historical evidence

Original provider fields

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    {
      "name": "389-ds-base",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "sid",
      "version": "3.3.1-3"
    },
    {
      "name": "389-ds-base",
      "status": "fixed",
      "release": "trixie",
      "version": "3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1"
    },
    {
      "name": "389-ds-base",
      "status": "vulnerable",
      "release": "bookworm",
      "version": "2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1"
    }
  ],
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      "type": "source",
      "origin": null,
      "release": "sid",
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    },
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      "bug": null,
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      "name": "389-ds-base",
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    }
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      "release": "pro",
      "versions": [
        "1.4.1.6-4",
        "1.4.1.6-4build1",
        "1.4.2.4-1",
        "1.4.2.4-1build1",
        "1.4.3.2-1",
        "1.4.3.2-1build1",
        "1.4.3.6-2",
        "1.4.3.6-2ubuntu0.1~esm1"
      ],
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    },
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      ],
      "release": "22.04",
      "versions": [
        "1.4.4.11-2build1",
        "1.4.4.11-2build2",
        "1.4.4.17-1",
        "2.0.11-2",
        "2.0.14-1",
        "2.0.15-1",
        "2.0.15-1ubuntu2"
      ],
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    },
    {
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        {
          "type": "ECOSYSTEM",
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            {
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            }
          ]
        }
      ],
      "release": "26.04",
      "versions": [
        "3.1.2+dfsg1-1",
        "3.1.2+vendor1-2"
      ],
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      "fixed_version": "",
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    }
  ]
}

Publisher notes

[bookworm] 389-ds-base: Minor issue

OpenFactory catalog packages

Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.

[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]

[389-ds]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
[389-ds-base]Unknown
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
[389-ds-base-dev]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
[389-ds-base-libs]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · amd64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · arm64 · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
[cockpit-389-ds]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
[python3-lib389]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12
- 2.3.1+dfsg1-1+deb12u1 · all · bookworm
  Affected
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · bookworm; dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 12

[Debian 13 (Trixie)]

[389-ds]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
[389-ds-base]Unknown
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
[389-ds-base-dev]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
[389-ds-base-libs]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · amd64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · arm64 · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
[cockpit-389-ds]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
[python3-lib389]Unknown
Source package: [389-ds-base]
Details (2)
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13
- 3.1.2+dfsg1-1+deb13u1 · all · trixie
  Fixed · Fixed: 2.4.5+dfsg1-1
  dsa · 389-ds-base · debian · 13

Observed: Oct 27, 2026, 3:14:25 AM UTC

References

[CERT-Bund public advisories] · [Debian Security Tracker] · [FIRST EPSS] · [OSV Package Vulnerability Database] · [Red Hat security advisories and VEX] · [SUSE security advisories and VEX]