#VU94757 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GroupMe - CVE-2024-38176

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#VU94757 Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts in GroupMe - CVE-2024-38176

Published: July 26, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU94757
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38176
CWE-ID: CWE-307
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
GroupMe
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper restriction of excessive authentication attempts in GroupMe. A remote attacker can make an infinite number of login attempts and gain elevated privileges on the system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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