CVE-1999-1324 json
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…
published 1999-12-31 26 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-1999-1305
- cvss
- 9.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-307 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
References
-
ciac.llnl.gov
/ciac/bulletins/d-06.shtml
third-party-advisory, government-resource, broken-link, patch, us-government-resource, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/7225
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-1999-1324
- NVD CVE-1999-1324
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