CVE-2000-0762: Critical severity CA Etrust Access Control vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2000
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Updated

The default installation of eTrust Access Control (formerly SeOS) uses a default encryption key, which allows remote attackers to spoof the eTrust administrator and gain privileges.

Affected Software

4 affected components
CA Etrust Access Control=5.0-sp1
CA Etrust Access Control=4.1-sp1
Broadcom Etrust Access Control=4.1
Broadcom Etrust Access Control=5.0

Event History

Oct 20, 2000
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jan 22, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2000-0762?

CVE-2000-0762 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2000-0762?

To fix CVE-2000-0762, change the default encryption key used by the eTrust Access Control software.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0762?

CVE-2000-0762 affects eTrust Access Control versions 4.1-sp1 and 5.0-sp1.

4

Can CVE-2000-0762 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-0762 can be exploited remotely by attackers due to its default configuration.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2000-0762?

Organizations using eTrust Access Control with default settings are impacted by CVE-2000-0762.

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