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CVE-2019-20031

9.1 · CRITICAL

NEC UM8000, UM4730 and prior non-InMail voicemail systems with all known software versions may permit an infinite number of login attempts in the telephone user interface (TUI), effectively allowin…

Published Jul 29, 2020CWE-307EPSS 1.00%

Overview

CVE-2019-20031 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

NEC UM8000, UM4730 and prior non-InMail voicemail systems with all known software versions may permit an infinite number of login attempts in the telephone user interface (TUI), effectively allowing brute force attacks.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-20031?

CVE-2019-20031 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 29, 2020 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2019-20031?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-20031?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2019-20031?

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