CVE-1999-1324

Description

VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.01% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory llnl.gov
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7225 third party advisory vdb entry
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/d-06.shtml patch government resource us government resource vendor advisory broken link third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1324?
CVE-1999-1324 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1324?
To fix CVE-1999-1324, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1324 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-1999-1324 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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