CVE-2025-0693: Issue with AWS Sign-in IAM User Login Flow - Possible Username Enumeration

Published Jan 23, 2025
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Updated

Variable response times in the AWS Sign-in IAM user login flow allowed for the use of brute force enumeration techniques to identify valid IAM usernames in an arbitrary AWS account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Amazon AWS

Event History

Jan 23, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:22 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0693?

CVE-2025-0693 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for brute force enumeration of valid IAM usernames.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0693?

To mitigate CVE-2025-0693, implement rate limiting and monitor login attempts to prevent username enumeration through response time analysis.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-0693?

The exploitation of CVE-2025-0693 can lead to unauthorized access attempts by revealing valid IAM usernames.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2025-0693?

Organizations using Amazon AWS with IAM user login flows are affected by CVE-2025-0693.

5

What is the nature of CVE-2025-0693?

CVE-2025-0693 specifically targets variable response times during the AWS Sign-in IAM user login flow.

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