Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a 2004 flaw in Neoteris IVE 3.x and 4.x password-change handling. With LDAP or NT domain authentication enabled, the system reportedly allows unlimited bad-password attempts, enabling remote password guessing. Business impact is account compromise risk on exposed remote-access infrastructure, especially where weak passwords remain possible. Exposure is limited to legacy Neoteris Instant Virtual Extranet 3.x or 4.x deployments using LDAP or NT domain authentication, especially if reachable from the internet. Modern Juniper/Pulse/Ivanti successors are not named in the provided sources. Prioritize if any legacy IVE appliance remains internet-facing. The issue targets credentials for remote access infrastructure, so compromise could become a broader network entry point. If no affected legacy systems exist, document non-exposure and close. Mitigation focus: Identify any Neoteris IVE 3.x or 4.x systems still deployed.; Check vendor or successor vendor guidance for fixed versions or retirement recommendations.; Enforce strong password policy and centralized account lockout where supported..
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- juniper-netscreen-password-bruteforce(17629)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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