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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2017-6384

Memory leak in the login_user function in saslserv/main.c in saslserv/main.so in Atheme 7.2.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to consume memory and cause a denial of service. This is fixed in...

Vulnerability Description

Memory leak in the login_user function in saslserv/main.c in saslserv/main.so in Atheme 7.2.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to consume memory and cause a denial of service. This is fixed in 7.2.8.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AthemeAtheme7.2.7

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-772

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6384?

CVE-2017-6384 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Memory leak in the login_user function in saslserv/main.c in saslserv/main.so in Atheme 7.2.7 allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to consume memory and cause a denial of service. This is fixed in...

How severe is CVE-2017-6384?

CVE-2017-6384 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6384?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Atheme Atheme.