CVE-2001-1463: High severity solarwinds serv-u file server vulnerability

Published Nov 19, 2001
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Updated

The remote administration client for RhinoSoft Serv-U 3.0 sends the user password in plaintext even when S/KEY One-Time Password (OTP) authentication is enabled, which allows remote attackers to sniff passwords.

Affected Software

2 affected components
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.16
SolarWinds Serv-u File Server=3.0.0.17

Event History

Nov 19, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1463?

CVE-2001-1463 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of user passwords in plaintext.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1463?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1463, upgrade to a version of RhinoSoft Serv-U that does not transmit passwords in plaintext.

3

What versions of RhinoSoft Serv-U are affected by CVE-2001-1463?

CVE-2001-1463 affects RhinoSoft Serv-U versions 3.0.0.16 and 3.0.0.17.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2001-1463 enable?

CVE-2001-1463 enables attackers to sniff user passwords through unsecured transmission during the remote administration process.

5

Does enabling S/KEY One-Time Password authentication prevent CVE-2001-1463?

No, enabling S/KEY One-Time Password does not prevent CVE-2001-1463 as the passwords are still sent in plaintext.

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