CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-33735

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Published: Sep 20, 2022 | Modified: Sep 22, 2022
CVSS 3.x
6.5
MEDIUM
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

There is a password verification vulnerability in WS7200-10 11.0.2.13. Attackers on the LAN may use brute force cracking to obtain passwords, which may cause sensitive system information to be disclosed.

Weakness

The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.

Affected Software

Name Vendor Start Version End Version
Ws7200-10_firmware Huawei 11.0.2.13 (including) 11.0.2.13 (including)

Potential Mitigations

  • 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.

  • Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]

References