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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Misc. >> Netscape Messenging Server User List Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Netscape Messenging Server User List |
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Checks the error messages issued by the pop3 server Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote POP server permits a possible hacker to acertain wether a given username exists or not. Description : The remote POP server permits a possible hacker to obtain a list of valid logins on the remote host, thanks to a brute force attack. If the user connects to this port and issues the commands : USER 'someusername' PASS 'whatever' Then he will get a different response if the account 'someusername' exists or not. Solution : None at this time Network Security Threat Level: Low / CVSS Base Score : 2 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:N/I:N/B:N) Networks Security ID: 1787 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2001 Renaud Deraison |
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Mainframe, DEC, VAX, AS 400 |
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