CVE-2003-0637
CVE-2003-0637 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Ichain with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-203.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-203
- Affected product: Novell Ichain
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Novell iChain 2.2 before Support Pack 1 uses a shorter timeout for a non-existent user than a valid user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-0637?
- Novell iChain 2.2 before Support Pack 1 uses a shorter timeout for a non-existent user than a valid user, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.
- How severe is CVE-2003-0637?
- CVE-2003-0637 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2003-0637 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-0637?
- CVE-2003-0637 affects Novell Ichain. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-0637?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2003-0637 published?
- CVE-2003-0637 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:ichain:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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