7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1553

First published: Tue Mar 18 2003(Updated: )

Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 allows remote attackers to modify the system configuration and delete files by establishing an FTP connection to the TCC, TCC+ or XTC using a username and password that does not exist.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Optical Network Controller=3.2
Cisco Optical Network Controller=3.3.0
Cisco Optical Network Controller=3.1.0
Cisco Optical Network Controller=3.2.0
Cisco Optical Network Controller=3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1553?

    CVE-2002-1553 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote attackers to modify system configurations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1553?

    To fix CVE-2002-1553, upgrade your Cisco Optical Networking Systems software to version 3.4 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2002-1553?

    CVE-2002-1553 affects Cisco Optical Networking Systems software versions 3.0, 3.1.0, 3.2, and 3.3.0.

  • What types of attacks does CVE-2002-1553 allow?

    CVE-2002-1553 allows attackers to gain unauthorized FTP access, enabling them to modify configurations and delete files.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2002-1553?

    CVE-2002-1553 can be exploited using non-existent username and password credentials to gain unauthorized access.

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