CVE-2010-2968 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass login attempt limits in the VxWorks FTP daemon to perform brute-force attacks and gain unauthorized access.
- 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-2010-2968?
CVE-2010-2968 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2968?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Windriver Vxworks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2968?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2010-2968 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2968 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6pwh-fwc8-426g.