Dell EMC ECS versions prior to 3.4.0.0 contain an improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts vulnerability. An unauthenticated remote attacker may potentially perform a password brute-force attack to gain access to the targeted accounts.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emc_elastic_cloud_storage | Dell | * | 3.4.0.0 (excluding) |
Common protection mechanisms include:
Use a vetted library or framework that does not allow this weakness to occur or provides constructs that make this weakness easier to avoid [REF-1482].
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]