CVE-2000-1237 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published 14 Jul 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames via distinct error responses, facilitating brute-force password attacks against the FTGate POP3 server.

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-2000-1237?

CVE-2000-1237 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The POP3 server in FTGate returns an -ERR code after receiving an invalid USER request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine valid usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1237?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Floosietek Ftgate.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1237?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1237 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-1237 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2000-1237 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4w69-8ggm-7737.