First published: Fri Nov 19 2004(Updated: )
changepassword.cgi in Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet (IVE) 3.x and 4.x, with LDAP authentication or NT domain authentication enabled, does not limit the number of times a bad password can be entered, which allows remote attackers to guess passwords via a brute force attack.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet |
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CVE-2004-0939 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for brute-force attacks on passwords.
To fix CVE-2004-0939, implement account lockout mechanisms to limit the number of failed login attempts.
CVE-2004-0939 affects Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet 3.x and 4.x with LDAP or NT domain authentication enabled.
Yes, CVE-2004-0939 can be exploited remotely by attackers attempting to guess passwords.
The potential consequences of CVE-2004-0939 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and systems.