CVE-1999-1231
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CVE-1999-1231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ssh 2.0.12, and possibly other versions, allows valid user names to attempt to enter the correct password multiple times, but only prompts an invalid user name for a password once, which allows remote attackers to determine user account names on the server.. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
ssh 2.0.12, and possibly other versions, allows valid user names to attempt to enter the correct password multiple times, but only prompts an invalid user name for a password once, which allows remote attackers to determine user account names on the server.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.1 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.2 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.3 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.4 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.5 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.6 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.7 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.8 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.9 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.10 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.11 |
| Ssh | Ssh2 | 2.0.12 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14758Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/14758Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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