CVE-2001-0203: Critical severity watchguard firebox ii vulnerability

Published Mar 26, 2001
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Updated

Watchguard Firebox II firewall allows users with read-only access to gain read-write access, and administrative privileges, by accessing a file that contains hashed passphrases, and using the hashes during authentication.

Affected Software

6 affected components
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.5
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.3
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.0
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.2
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.1
WatchGuard Firebox II=4.4

Event History

Mar 26, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 18, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0203?

CVE-2001-0203 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized administrative access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0203?

To fix CVE-2001-0203, update your Watchguard Firebox II to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Watchguard Firebox II are affected by CVE-2001-0203?

CVE-2001-0203 affects Watchguard Firebox II versions 4.0 through 4.5.

4

What does CVE-2001-0203 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2001-0203 allows attackers with read-only access to gain read-write access and administrative privileges.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0203?

A possible workaround for CVE-2001-0203 would be to restrict access to the configuration files containing hashed passphrases.

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