CVE-2003-0637

Description

Novell iChain 2.2 before Support Pack 1 uses a shorter timeout for a non-existent user than a valid user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.95% Top 25%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2966435.htm patch broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0637?
CVE-2003-0637 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0637?
To fix CVE-2003-0637, 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-2003-0637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2003-0637 is being actively exploited. 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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