CVE-2013-3040
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CVE-2013-3040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server through 8.5 FP3, 8.7 through FP2, and 9.1 produces login-failure messages indicating whether the username or password is incorrect, which allows remote attackers to enumerate user accounts via a brute-force attack.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.5 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.5.0.1 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.5.0.2 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.5.0.3 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.7 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.7.0.1 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 8.7.0.2 |
| Ibm | Infosphere Information Server | 9.1 |
References
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21646136Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21646136Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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