CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-7551
CriticalSummary
389-ds-base versions before 1.3.5.19 and 1.3.6.7 are vulnerable to password brute-force attacks during account lockout due to different return codes returned on password attempts.
Risk Assessment
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to perform brute-force password attacks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user accounts.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to version 1.3.5.19 or 1.3.6.7 to mitigate the risk associated with brute-force attacks.
Original NVD description (English source)
389-ds-base version before 1.3.5.19 and 1.3.6.7 are vulnerable to password brute-force attacks during account lockout due to different return codes returned on password attempts.