First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Lotus Domino 5.0.8 web server returns different error messages when a valid or invalid user is provided in HTTP requests, which allows remote attackers to determine valid user names and makes it easier to conduct brute force attacks.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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IBM Lotus Domino R5 | =5.0.8 |
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CVE-2002-2014 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for facilitating brute force attacks.
CVE-2002-2014 allows attackers to differentiate between valid and invalid users based on error messages, compromising user account security.
To address CVE-2002-2014, ensure that error messages do not disclose information about valid user accounts.
CVE-2002-2014 specifically affects Lotus Domino version 5.0.8.
Yes, CVE-2002-2014 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to potentially gain insights into valid user credentials.