CVE-2004-0243

Description

AIX 4.3.3 through AIX 5.1, when direct remote login is disabled, displays a different message if the password is correct, which allows remote attackers to guess the password via brute force methods.

Category

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.68% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-02/0313.html mailing list broken link
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107583269206044&w=2 mailing list broken link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15172 vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0243?
CVE-2004-0243 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-0243?
To fix CVE-2004-0243, 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-2004-0243 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2004-0243 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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