CVE-2002-1955: Medium severity Iomega NAS vulnerability
Published Dec 31, 2002
·Updated
Iomega NAS A300U uses cleartext LANMAN authentication when mounting CIFS/SMB drives, which allows remote attackers to perform a man-in-the-middle attack.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Iomega NAS=a300u
Event History
Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 28, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1955?
CVE-2002-1955 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1955?
To fix CVE-2002-1955, it is recommended to disable LANMAN authentication and switch to more secure authentication methods.
3
What systems are impacted by CVE-2002-1955?
CVE-2002-1955 specifically affects the Iomega NAS A300U device.
4
Can CVE-2002-1955 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1955 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to intercept credentials and data.
5
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2002-1955?
CVE-2002-1955 is associated with man-in-the-middle attacks that exploit cleartext LANMAN authentication.