# 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 a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-08-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2966435.htm

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