CVE-2017-6384
CVE-2017-6384 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atheme with a CVSS 3.x 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-772.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 7.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-772
- Affected product: Atheme
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6384?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6384?
- CVE-2017-6384 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6384 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6384?
- CVE-2017-6384 affects Atheme. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6384?
- 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-2017-6384 published?
- CVE-2017-6384 was published on 2017-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96552
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/pull/539
- https://github.com/atheme/atheme/releases/tag/v7.2.8
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:atheme:atheme:7.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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