389-ds-base: 389-ds-base: cve-2026-11610 incomplete fix may introduce a connection-stall dos
Priority LOW 30CWE-787Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Denial of service
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- None · None · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 5 fixed, 6 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-787 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
A flaw was found in 389-ds-base. A remote, authenticated attacker could exploit a vulnerability in the Simple Authentication and Security Layer (SASL) UNBIND process. By sending a specially crafted request, the attacker can cause a connection to stall, leading to resource exhaustion and a Denial of Service (DoS) for the server.
Why it matters now
Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00778 56th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 5 fixed, 6 without a fix
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | — | 3.2.0-10.el10_2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | — | 2.8.0-10.el9_8 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Directory Server 13.2 | — | 1788851765 | Patch available | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Directory Server 11 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Directory Server 12 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Directory Server 13 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | — | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 3.2.0-10.el10_2 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 2.8.0-10.el9_8 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Directory Server 13.2 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in 1788851765 Patch available CNA
- Red Hat Directory Server 11 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Directory Server 12 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Directory Server 13 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 VendorRed Hat Affected — Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE names CNA · 10
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.2 | 10.2 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream | 9 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::crb | 9 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:13.2::el10 | 13.2 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:11 | 11 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:12 | 12 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:13 | 13 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6 | 6 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7 | 7 | — | Red Hat |
| cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8 | 8 | — | Red Hat |
- cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:10.2 Versions 10.2 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::appstream Versions 9 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:9::crb Versions 9 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:13.2::el10 Versions 13.2 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:11 Versions 11 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:12 Versions 12 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:directory_server:13 Versions 13 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:6 Versions 6 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/o:redhat:rhel_els:7 Versions 7 — ·Red Hat
- cpe:/a:redhat:enterprise_linux:8 Versions 8 — ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2026:65119 Released 2026-09-08 · Red Hat rating ImportantRed Hat Directory Server 13.2 container image update
- Red Hat Directory Server 13.2 registry.redhat.io/dirsrv/dirsrv-container-rhel10
- RHSA-2026:64784 Released 2026-09-08 · Red Hat rating Critical389-ds-base security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) 389-ds-base-2.8.0-10.el9_8, 389-ds-base-libs-2.8.0-10.el9_8, 389-ds-base-snmp-2.8.0-10.el9_8 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) 389-ds-base-devel-2.8.0-10.el9_8
- RHSA-2026:64785 Released 2026-09-08 · Red Hat rating Critical389-ds-base security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) 389-ds-base-3.2.0-10.el10_2, 389-ds-base-libs-3.2.0-10.el10_2, 389-ds-base-snmp-3.2.0-10.el10_2 +1
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) 389-ds-base-bdb-3.2.0-10.el10_2, 389-ds-base-devel-3.2.0-10.el10_2
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Moderate. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Directory Server 11 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Directory Server 12 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Directory Server 13 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | Affected | No fix yet |
| Red Hat Directory Server 13.2 | Fixed | RHSA-2026:65119 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:64785 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux AppStream (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:64784 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 10) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:64785 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux CodeReady Linux Builder (v. 9) | Fixed | RHSA-2026:64784 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-78701
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-xmh3-2gr9-2rwp
- 2026-10-09 Affected versions changed · Red Hat
- 2026-10-09 Affected versions changed · CNA
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Sources
- CVE-2026-78701 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-78701 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-xmh3-2gr9-2rwp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2026-78701 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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