7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2001-0753

First published: Fri Oct 12 2001(Updated: )

Cisco CBOS 2.3.8 and earlier stores the passwords for (1) exec and (2) enable in cleartext in the NVRAM and a configuration file, which could allow unauthorized users to obtain the passwords and gain privileges.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco CBOS<=2.3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-0753?

    CVE-2001-0753 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of cleartext passwords in NVRAM.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-0753?

    To mitigate CVE-2001-0753, upgrade to a version of Cisco CBOS later than 2.3.8 where passwords are stored securely.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2001-0753?

    CVE-2001-0753 affects Cisco CBOS versions 2.3.8 and earlier.

  • What are the risks associated with CVE-2001-0753?

    The risks of CVE-2001-0753 include unauthorized access to device configurations and gaining elevated privileges.

  • Can CVE-2001-0753 lead to a security breach?

    Yes, if exploited, CVE-2001-0753 can lead to significant security breaches due to the exposure of sensitive credentials.

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