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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2010-2968

The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

Vulnerability Description

The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WindriverVxworks<= 6.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-2968?

CVE-2010-2968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The FTP daemon in Wind River VxWorks does not close the TCP connection after a number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

How severe is CVE-2010-2968?

CVE-2010-2968 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2968?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windriver Vxworks.