IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.1.1, 2.3.2.0, and 2.3.3.7 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 260733.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud_pak_system | Ibm | 2.3.3.0 (including) | 2.3.3.6 (including) |
| Cloud_pak_system | Ibm | 2.3.1.1 (including) | 2.3.1.1 (including) |
| Cloud_pak_system | Ibm | 2.3.2.0 (including) | 2.3.2.0 (including) |
| Cloud_pak_system | Ibm | 2.3.3.7 (including) | 2.3.3.7 (including) |
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]