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CVE-2005-0797: Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3 displays different error messages if a user exists or not, which allows r...

Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3 displays different error messages if a user exists or not, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information and facilitates brute force attacks.

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Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3 could reveal whether a submitted username exists by returning different error messages. That helps attackers identify valid accounts and focus password-guessing attempts. The provided sources do not identify data theft, code execution, or current active exploitation. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy environments still running Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3, especially where the Mini FTP service is reachable from untrusted networks. The bundle does not provide CPEs or broader affected-version data. Treat this as a legacy-service exposure issue. It is not described as system takeover, but it can reduce attacker effort during credential attacks. Prioritize internet-exposed or business-critical systems first. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Novell iChain Mini FTP Server 2.3 in internal and external environments.; Restrict Mini FTP access to trusted networks or management VPNs.; Disable or retire the service if it is no longer required..

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