CWE
230
EPSS
0.069%
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-6237: 389-ds-base: unauthenticated user can trigger a dos by sending a specific extended search request

First published: Fri Jun 21 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Directory Server=12.0
Red Hat 389 Directory Server
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-6237?

    CVE-2024-6237 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow denial of service through a systematic server crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-6237?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-6237, update to the latest version of the affected software or apply the recommended patches from Red Hat.

  • Which versions of Red Hat are affected by CVE-2024-6237?

    CVE-2024-6237 affects Red Hat Directory Server 12.0 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.0.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-6237?

    CVE-2024-6237 can be exploited by unauthenticated users sending specific extended search requests to the server.

  • What impact does CVE-2024-6237 have on systems?

    The impact of CVE-2024-6237 is a denial of service that results in the systematic crash of the 389 Directory Server.

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