CVE-2001-1499 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can distinguish valid from invalid users via distinct error messages, facilitating brute force attacks against Check Point VPN-1.
- 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-2001-1499?
CVE-2001-1499 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Check Point VPN-1 4.1SP4 using SecuRemote returns different error messages for valid and invalid users, with prompts that vary depending on the authentication method being used, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1499?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Checkpoint Vpn-1.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1499?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1499 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1499 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1499 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-939j-m4fh-6c8j.