Brute Force Vulnerability in McAfee IntruShield Security Management System

CVE-2005-2188

Summary

The McAfee IntruShield Security Management System has a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to exploit user ID exposure found in the URL. By guessing the Manager account, attackers could potentially gain unauthorized privileges through a brute force approach, compromising the security of the system. This creates a significant risk as sensitive operational controls may be accessed if proper countermeasures are not implemented.

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