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CVE-2003-1389

7.5 · HIGH

RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier truncates long passphrases without warning the user, which may make it easier to conduct certain brute force guessing attacks.

Published Dec 31, 2003research_triangle_softwareCWE-310EPSS 1.13%

Overview

CVE-2003-1389 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting research_triangle_software cryptobuddy. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

RTS CryptoBuddy 1.2 and earlier truncates long passphrases without warning the user, which may make it easier to conduct certain brute force guessing attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from research_triangle_software. Update cryptobuddy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1389?

CVE-2003-1389 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting research_triangle_software cryptobuddy. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2003-1389?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1389?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from research_triangle_software. Update cryptobuddy to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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