HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-1999-1152
HIGH

CVE-1999-1152

CWE-307Published: June 3, 1998· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Compaq/Microcom 6000 Access Integrator does not disconnect a client after a certain number of failed login attempts, which allows remote attackers to guess usernames or passwords via a brute force attack.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-1999-1152 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

compaq2 product(s)
microcom 6000 firmwaremicrocom 6000
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (2)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-1999-1152
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-307
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 1998

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-1999-1152 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.