First published: Thu Jul 12 2007(Updated: )
The default configuration of the POP server in TCP/IP Services 5.6 for HP OpenVMS 8.3 generates different responses depending on whether or not a username is valid, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid POP usernames.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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OpenVMS | =8.3 |
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The severity of CVE-2007-3729 is considered to be important due to the risk of username enumeration.
To fix CVE-2007-3729, ensure that the POP server's configuration does not provide different responses for valid and invalid usernames.
CVE-2007-3729 affects the default configuration of the POP server in TCP/IP Services 5.6 for HP OpenVMS 8.3.
CVE-2007-3729 is an information disclosure vulnerability that allows attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
Yes, CVE-2007-3729 can lead to further attacks as valid usernames can be exploited for unauthorized access attempts.