IBM PowerSC 1.3, 2.0, and 2.1 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 275107.
Weakness
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powersc | Ibm | 1.3 (including) | 1.3 (including) |
| Powersc | Ibm | 2.0 (including) | 2.0 (including) |
| Powersc | Ibm | 2.1 (including) | 2.1 (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 [REF-1482].
Consider using libraries with authentication capabilities such as OpenSSL or the ESAPI Authenticator. [REF-45]
Related Attack Patterns
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- https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/653.html