# CVE-2003-1096: The Cisco LEAP challenge/response authentication mechanism uses passwords in a way that is susceptible to dictionary attacks, which makes it

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2005-03-10 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Cisco LEAP challenge/response authentication mechanism uses passwords in a way that is susceptible to dictionary attacks, which makes it easier for remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force password guessing attacks.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/340119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/340365
- http://www.osvdb.org/15209
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108135227731965&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8755
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sn-20030802-leap.shtml
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/473108
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/12804
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/23212

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