How severe is CVE-2008-3283?

CVE-2008-3283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3283 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3283?

CVE-2008-3283 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3283?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3283 published?

CVE-2008-3283 was published on 2008-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3283

CVE-2008-3283 is a high-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Redhat Directory Server
Published: 2008-08-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple memory leaks in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7, Red Hat Directory Server 8, and Fedora Directory Server 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving (1) the authentication / bind phase and (2) anonymous LDAP search requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3283?: Multiple memory leaks in Red Hat Directory Server 7.1 before SP7, Red Hat Directory Server 8, and Fedora Directory Server 1.1.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving (1) the authentication / bind phase and (2) anonymous LDAP search requests.
How severe is CVE-2008-3283?: CVE-2008-3283 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3283 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3283?: CVE-2008-3283 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3283?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3283 published?: CVE-2008-3283 was published on 2008-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:fedora:directory_server:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:7.1:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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