Vulnerability Description
EMC RSA Authentication Agent for PAM 7.0 before 7.0.2.1 enforces the maximum number of login attempts within the PAM-enabled application codebase, instead of within the Agent codebase, which makes it easier for remote attackers to discover correct login credentials via a brute-force attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Emc | Rsa Authentication Agent | 7.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0123.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-08/0123.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-3271?
CVE-2013-3271 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). EMC RSA Authentication Agent for PAM 7.0 before 7.0.2.1 enforces the maximum number of login attempts within the PAM-enabled application codebase, instead of within the Agent codebase, which makes it ...
How severe is CVE-2013-3271?
CVE-2013-3271 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-3271?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Emc Rsa Authentication Agent.