What is the severity of CVE-2002-0540?

CVE-2002-0540 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information and allow unauthorized configuration changes.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0540?

To fix CVE-2002-0540, change the default "public" community string to a custom, secure value to prevent unauthorized access.

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0540?

CVE-2002-0540 affects Nortel CVX 1800 Multi-service Access Switch versions 3.6.3-patch24, 3.6.3-patch25, and 3.6.3-patch5.

Can CVE-2002-0540 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0540 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read sensitive information and modify device configurations.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0540 before applying the fix?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2002-0540 is to restrict access to the device by IP address to limit exposure while implementing the fix.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-0540

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

11/6/2002

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-0540

First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )

Nortel CVX 1800 is installed with a default "public" community string, which allows remote attackers to read usernames and passwords and modify the CVX configuration.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Nortel Cvx 1800 Multi-service Access Switch	=3.6.3-patch24
Nortel Cvx 1800 Multi-service Access Switch	=3.6.3-patch25
Nortel Cvx 1800 Multi-service Access Switch	=3.6.3-patch5

Remedy

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8848.php

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4507

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0540?
CVE-2002-0540 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to expose sensitive information and allow unauthorized configuration changes.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0540?
To fix CVE-2002-0540, change the default "public" community string to a custom, secure value to prevent unauthorized access.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0540?
CVE-2002-0540 affects Nortel CVX 1800 Multi-service Access Switch versions 3.6.3-patch24, 3.6.3-patch25, and 3.6.3-patch5.
Can CVE-2002-0540 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0540 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to read sensitive information and modify device configurations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2002-0540 before applying the fix?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2002-0540 is to restrict access to the device by IP address to limit exposure while implementing the fix.

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