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389 Directory Server CVE-2012-2746

LOW
Cryptographic Issues (CWE-310)
2012-07-03 secalert@redhat.com
Information Disclosure Red Hat Directory Server 389 Directory Server Fedoraproject
2.1
CVSS 2.0 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
CWE-310
OWASP Top 10:2025
A04:2025 - Cryptographic Failures
ASVS 5.0
V11 - Cryptography Cryptographic controls
Impact

CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Attack characteristics: network attack vector, high complexity. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.51%.
Exploit ScenarioDerived

This vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network. Successful exploitation could compromise the low-severity affected system.
Monitor Track and reassess. Why: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9).
No patch listed yet 0.5% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAI

389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), when the password of a LDAP user has been changed and audit logging is enabled, saves the new password to the log. Rated low severity (CVSS 2.1), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. No vendor patch available.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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This vulnerability is classified under CWE-310. 389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), when the password of a LDAP user has been changed and audit logging is enabled, saves the new password to the log in plain text, which allows remote authenticated users to read the password. Affected products include: Redhat Directory Server, Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. Version information: before 1.2.11.6.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 2.1 LOW
AV:N/AC:H/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Confidentiality
P
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

389 Directory Server before 1.2.11.6 (aka Red Hat Directory Server before 8.2.10-3), when the password of a LDAP user has been changed and audit logging is enabled, saves the new password to the log in plain text, which allows remote authenticated users to read the password.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.5%
Top 34% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low
NVD CVE.org EPSS

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity LOW
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.5%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact· derived
Low

Priority Score

11
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: +1
CVSS: +10
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Attack Technique

Information Disclosure MEDIUM

Information disclosure occurs when an application unintentionally exposes sensitive data that aids attackers in reconnaissance or directly compromises security.

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.5:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.5:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.5:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.5:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:a2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:a3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:a4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:1.2.6:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
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References

Advisories & patches
ADVISORY http://directory.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Release_Notes ADVISORY http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0997.html ADVISORY http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1041.html ADVISORY http://secunia.com/advisories/49734 ADVISORY https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=833482 ADVISORY https://fedorahosted.org/389/ticket/365 REF http://www.osvdb.org/83329 REF http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54153 REF https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/76595 REF https://h20564.www2.hp.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c03772083 REF https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A19241

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