How severe is CVE-2015-3230?

CVE-2015-3230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-3230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3230?

CVE-2015-3230 affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3230?

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-2015-3230 published?

CVE-2015-3230 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3230

CVE-2015-3230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-254.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-254
Affected product: Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server
Published: 2015-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

389 Directory Server (formerly Fedora Directory Server) before 1.3.3.12 does not enforce the nsSSL3Ciphers preference when creating an sslSocket, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by requesting to use a disabled cipher.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3230?: 389 Directory Server (formerly Fedora Directory Server) before 1.3.3.12 does not enforce the nsSSL3Ciphers preference when creating an sslSocket, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact by requesting to use a disabled cipher.
How severe is CVE-2015-3230?: CVE-2015-3230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-3230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3230?: CVE-2015-3230 affects Fedoraproject 389 Directory Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3230?: 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-2015-3230 published?: CVE-2015-3230 was published on 2015-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:389_directory_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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