# CVE-2001-1528: AmTote International homebet program returns different error messages when invalid account numbers and PIN codes are provided, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-07-14 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

AmTote International homebet program returns different error messages when invalid account numbers and PIN codes are provided, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of valid account numbers via a brute force attack.

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## References

- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7185.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3371
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-09/0235.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21116

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