How severe is CVE-2024-6237?

CVE-2024-6237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-6237 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-6237?

CVE-2024-6237 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6237?

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

Does CVE-2024-6237 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-6237 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47979.

When was CVE-2024-6237 published?

CVE-2024-6237 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-6237

CVE-2024-6237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Directory Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-230.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-47979
Weakness: CWE-230
Affected product: Redhat Directory Server
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in the 389 Directory Server. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to cause a systematic server crash while sending a specific extended search request, leading to a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6237?: A flaw was found in the 389 Directory Server. This flaw allows an unauthenticated user to cause a systematic server crash while sending a specific extended search request, leading to a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2024-6237?: CVE-2024-6237 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-6237 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-6237?: CVE-2024-6237 primarily affects Redhat Directory Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6237?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-6237 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-6237 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-47979.
When was CVE-2024-6237 published?: CVE-2024-6237 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:directory_server:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:389_directory_server:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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