CVE-2007-3729

Description

The default configuration of the POP server in TCP/IP Services 5.6 for HP OpenVMS 8.3 generates different responses depending on whether or not a username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid POP usernames.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.65%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://osvdb.org/37809	vdb entry
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.os.vms/browse_thread/thread/a5f68773805f862d/8a42e91fe1e9cd36
http://secunia.com/advisories/25882	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24751	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35255	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3729?: CVE-2007-3729 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3729?: To fix CVE-2007-3729, 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-2007-3729 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-3729 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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