IBM App Connect Enterprise 11.0.0.1 through 11.0.0.24 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts. IBM X-Force ID: 279143.
The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| App_connect_enterprise | Ibm | 11.0.0.1 (including) | 11.0.0.24 (including) |
| App_connect_enterprise | Ibm | 12.0.1.0 (including) | 12.0.11.0 (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]