CVE-2012-1799 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can brute-force administrative passwords due to missing rate limiting on the web server, leading to 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-2012-1799?
CVE-2012-1799 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Apr 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web server on the Siemens Scalance S Security Module firewall S602 V2, S612 V2, and S613 V2 with firmware before 2.3.0.3 does not limit the rate of authentication attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack on the administrative password.
Weakness: CWE-287
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-1799?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Siemens Scalance S602, Siemens Scalance S612, Siemens Scalance S613, Siemens Scalance S Firmware.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1799?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-1799 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-2012-1799 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-1799 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jv75-q996-4qm5.