CVE-1999-1324
CVSS 3.1 Score 9.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-1999-1324 is a vulnerability affecting VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF. The issue lies in the failure to properly disable access to user accounts that have exceeded the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts. Consequently, attackers can more easily execute brute force password guessing, increasing the risk of unauthorized access to these systems. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securely managing and disabling access to accounts with excessive login failure attempts to prevent potential cyberattacks.
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Affected Vendors
- HP