CVE-2002-1416 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames via distinct error messages, facilitating brute-force attacks against the mail 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-2002-1416?

CVE-2002-1416 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The POP3 service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier generates diffferent error messages for valid and invalid usernames during authentication, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1416?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webeasymail Webeasymail.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1416?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1416 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1416 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1416 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-623v-x9rh-m33f.

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