CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-0812: Infoleak

First published: Sat Aug 10 2002(Updated: )

Information leak in Compaq WL310, and the Orinoco Residential Gateway access point it is based on, uses a system identification string as a default SNMP read/write community string, which allows remote attackers to obtain and modify sensitive configuration information by querying for the identification string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE Compaq WL310
HPE Compaq WL310 Firmware
Lucent Orinoco
Lucent Orinoco RG-1000
Proxim Orinoco RG-1100
Proxim Orinoco Rg-1100 Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-0812?

    CVE-2002-0812 has a severity rating that indicates it allows for significant information leakage and potential unauthorized modifications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-0812?

    To remediate CVE-2002-0812, change the default SNMP community string to a more secure value to prevent unauthorized access.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2002-0812?

    CVE-2002-0812 affects Compaq WL310 and Proxim Orinoco RG-1000 and RG-1100 access points.

  • Can CVE-2002-0812 lead to unauthorized access?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0812 can allow remote attackers to obtain and modify sensitive configuration information.

  • Is CVE-2002-0812 a historical vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2002-0812 is categorized as a historical vulnerability, reflecting past security issues in specific networking hardware.

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