IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

BID:61755

Info

IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

Bugtraq ID: 61755
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-3040
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 12 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 14 2014 03:47PM
Credit: IBM
Vulnerable: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.5
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is prone to a username-enumeration weakness.

Attackers may exploit this weakness to discern valid usernames, which may aid them in brute-force password cracking or other attacks.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 8.1, 8.5, 8.7, and 9.1 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

IBM InfoSphere Information Server CVE-2013-3040 Username Enumeration Weakness

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