The authentication algorithm is sound, but the implemented mechanism can be bypassed as the result of a separate weakness that is primary to the authentication error.
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Threat Mapped score: 0.0
Industry: Finiancial
Threat priority: Unclassified
CVE: CVE-2002-1374
The provided password is only compared against the first character of the real password.
CVE: CVE-2000-0979
The password is not properly checked, which allows remote attackers to bypass access controls by sending a 1-byte password that matches the first character of the real password.
CVE: CVE-2001-0088
Chain: Forum software does not properly initialize an array, which inadvertently sets the password to a single character, allowing remote attackers to easily guess the password and gain administrative privileges.
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| Phase | Note |
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| Implementation | REALIZATION: This weakness is caused during implementation of an architectural security tactic. |
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