CVE-2008-1618 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can enumerate valid usernames via PPTP MS-CHAPv2 error codes, exposing user accounts on Watchguard Firebox devices.
- 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-2008-1618?
CVE-2008-1618 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The PPTP VPN service in Watchguard Firebox before 10, when performing the MS-CHAPv2 authentication handshake, generates different error codes depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1618?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Watchguard Firebox Pptp Vpn.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1618 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pv8j-6vmm-x69g.