How severe is CVE-2007-6743?

CVE-2007-6743 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-6743 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6743?

CVE-2007-6743 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6743?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-6743 published?

CVE-2007-6743 was published on 2011-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6743

CVE-2007-6743 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Directory Server
Published: 2011-04-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Double free vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0005 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via search operations that trigger recursive filter_free calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-6743?: Double free vulnerability in IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-LA0005 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via search operations that trigger recursive filter_free calls.
How severe is CVE-2007-6743?: CVE-2007-6743 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-6743 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6743?: CVE-2007-6743 primarily affects Ibm Tivoli Directory Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6743?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-6743 published?: CVE-2007-6743 was published on 2011-04-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_directory_server:5.2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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