# CVE-2007-0195: my.activation.php3 in F5 FirePass 5.4 through 5.5.1 and 6.0 displays different error messages for failed login attempts with a valid usernam

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-01-11 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

my.activation.php3 in F5 FirePass 5.4 through 5.5.1 and 6.0 displays different error messages for failed login attempts with a valid username than for those with an invalid username, which allows remote attackers to confirm the validity of an LDAP account.

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## Related

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## References

- https://tech.f5.com/home/solutions/sol6923.html
- http://www.mnin.org/advisories/2007_firepass.pdf
- http://www.osvdb.org/32736
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23627
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-January/051651.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21957

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