CVE-2017-6384

7.5 HIGH

Published: March 02, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96552

Source: cve@mitre.org

https://github.com/atheme/atheme/pull/539

Source: cve@mitre.org

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/atheme/atheme/releases/tag/v7.2.8

Source: cve@mitre.org

Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96552

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://github.com/atheme/atheme/pull/539

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

https://github.com/atheme/atheme/releases/tag/v7.2.8

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Patch Release Notes Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

7.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

2.0%

78th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-772

Affected Vendors

atheme

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