CVE-2000-1237

Description

The POP3 server in FTGate returns an -ERR code after receiving an invalid USER request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine valid usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.35%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0282.html	vendor advisory mailing list
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/4793.php	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2000-1237?: CVE-2000-1237 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2000-1237?: To fix CVE-2000-1237, 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-2000-1237 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2000-1237 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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