CVE-2002-2112: Medium severity RCA Digital Cable Modem vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2002
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Updated

RCA Digital Cable Modem DCM225 and DCM225E, and other modems that must conform to the Data-over-Cable Service Interface Specifications DOCSIS standard, uses the "public" community string for SNMP access, which allows remote attackers to read or write MIB information.

Affected Software

2 affected components
RCA Digital Cable Modem=dcm225
RCA Digital Cable Modem=dcm225e

Event History

Dec 31, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Aug 5, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2112?

CVE-2002-2112 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to critical network information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-2112?

To mitigate CVE-2002-2112, change the default SNMP community strings from 'public' to a more secure and complex string.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2002-2112?

CVE-2002-2112 affects RCA Digital Cable Modems DCM225 and DCM225E models.

4

Can CVE-2002-2112 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-2112 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to access or manipulate MIB data.

5

What is the risk of not addressing CVE-2002-2112?

Failing to address CVE-2002-2112 can lead to unauthorized access to network configurations, potentially compromising network integrity.

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