CVE-2004-0243 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can guess passwords via brute force due to distinct error messages when direct remote login is disabled.
- 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-2004-0243?
CVE-2004-0243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 18 Mar 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
AIX 4.3.3 through AIX 5.1, when direct remote login is disabled, displays a different message if the password is correct, which allows remote attackers to guess the password via brute force methods.
Weakness: CWE-203
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0243 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0243 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0243 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f7hc-7g36-w53c.