CVE-1999-1324

Summary

CVE-1999-1324 is a vulnerability affecting VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 to 5.5-2 with DECwindows or MOTIF. The issue lies in the system's failure to disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for unsuccessful login attempts. Consequently, attackers can easily execute brute force password guessing, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. This vulnerability highlights the importance of properly managing and securing user account access to prevent potential cybersecurity threats.

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