CVE-1999-1152 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can guess usernames or passwords via brute force attacks because the device does not disconnect clients after failed login attempts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1152?
CVE-1999-1152 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Compaq/Microcom 6000 Access Integrator does not disconnect a client after a certain number of failed login attempts, which allows remote attackers to guess usernames or passwords via a brute force attack.
Weakness: CWE-307
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1152?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Compaq Microcom 6000 Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1152?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1152 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-1999-1152 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1152 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-69gg-qrhh-p73q.