CVE-2016-9124
First published: Tue Mar 28 2017(Updated: )
Revive Adserver before 3.2.3 suffers from Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts. The login page of Revive Adserver is vulnerable to password-guessing attacks. An account lockdown feature was considered, but rejected to avoid introducing service disruptions to regular users during such attacks. A random delay has instead been introduced as a countermeasure in case of password failures, along with a system to discourage parallel brute forcing. These systems will effectively allow the valid users to log in to the adserver, even while an attack is in progress.
Credit: support@hackerone.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Revive Adserver | <=3.2.2 |
Remedy
https://github.com/revive-adserver/revive-adserver/commit/847941390f5b3310d51b07c92ec91cc1f4cc82c9
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9124?
CVE-2016-9124 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for password-guessing attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9124?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9124, upgrade Revive Adserver to version 3.2.3 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9124?
CVE-2016-9124 is classified as an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9124?
CVE-2016-9124 affects all versions of Revive Adserver before 3.2.3.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-9124?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-9124 to perform password-guessing attacks on the login page.
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