Description
VAXstations running Open VMS 5.3 through 5.5-2 with VMS DECwindows or MOTIF do not properly disable access to user accounts that exceed the break-in limit threshold for failed login attempts, which makes it easier for attackers to conduct brute force password guessing.
References
- openvms-sysgen-enabled(7225) vdb-entry
- D-06 third-party-advisory government-resource