Description
389 Directory Server 1.3.1.x, 1.3.2.x before 1.3.2.27, and 1.3.3.x before 1.3.3.9 stores "unhashed" passwords even when the nsslapd-unhashed-pw-switch option is set to off, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading the Changelog.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 13 | 389-ds-base | 1.3.3.5-4 | — |
| Debian 12 | 389-ds-base | 1.3.3.5-4 | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 7 | 389-ds-base +2 | 1.3.3.1-13.el7 | RHSA-2015:0416 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | 389-ds | 1.3.4.14-1.2 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10157-1 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 7 | 389-ds-base +2 | 1.3.3.1-13.el7 | ELSA-2015-0416 |
Advisories 3
- RHSA-2015:0416 Red Hat Security Advisory: 389-ds-base security, bug fix, and enhancement update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 28, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10157-1 389-ds-1.3.4.14-1.2 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- ELSA-2015-0416 Important: 389-ds-base security, bug fix, and enhancement update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Mar 9, 2015