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CVE-1999-1324

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.09%

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CVE-1999-1324 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.. EPSS estimates a 3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
3.09%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
HpOpenvms Vax>= 5.3, <= 5.5.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1324?
VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
How severe is CVE-1999-1324?
CVE-1999-1324 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1324?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST