SB2023101717 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Nextcloud Talk



SB2023101717 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in Nextcloud Talk

Published: October 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023101717
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.


1) Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-45149)

CWE-ID: CWE-307 - Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the number of login attempts is not limited. A remote user can perform a brute-force attack and gain access to public talk conversation passwords.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.