CVE-1999-1324

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: December 31, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/d-06.shtml
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7225
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://ciac.llnl.gov/ciac/bulletins/d-06.shtml
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link Patch Third Party Advisory US Government Resource Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7225
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

Affected Vendors

hp

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