FKIE_CVE-2000-1237

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2000-12-31 05:00 - Updated: 2026-09-23 09:10
Severity
Summary
The POP3 server in FTGate returns an -ERR code after receiving an invalid USER request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine valid usernames and conduct brute force password guessing.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0282.htmlVendor Advisory
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/4793.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-06/0282.htmlVendor Advisory
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/4793.php
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
floosietek ftgate *
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  "lastModified": "2026-09-23T09:10:01.707",
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