CVE-2002-1416

Public Exploit

Description

The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.62%

Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory iss.net Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/288222	vendor advisory mailing list exploit
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9925.php	vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5519	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1416?: CVE-2002-1416 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1416?: To fix CVE-2002-1416, 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-2002-1416 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1416 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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