# CVE-2008-0915: The Mediation server in IPdiva SSL VPN Server 2.2 before 2.2.8.84 and 2.3 before 2.3.2.14 stores the number of remaining allowed login attem

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-02-22 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The Mediation server in IPdiva SSL VPN Server 2.2 before 2.2.8.84 and 2.3 before 2.3.2.14 stores the number of remaining allowed login attempts in a cookie, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force attacks by manipulating this cookie's value.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/28963
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488133/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27800
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3692
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2008-February/060314.html

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