CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2023-24051

Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Published: Dec 04, 2023 | Modified: Dec 08, 2023
CVSS 3.x
9.8
CRITICAL
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu

A client side rate limit issue discovered in Connectize AC21000 G6 641.139.1.1256 allows attackers to gain escalated privileges via brute force style attacks.

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
Ac21000_g6_firmware Connectize 641.139.1.1256 (including) 641.139.1.1256 (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