CVE-2003-0216: Critical severity cisco catos vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2003
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Cisco Catalyst 7.5(1) allows local users to bypass authentication and gain access to the enable mode without a password.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cisco CatOS=7.5\(1\)

Event History

Apr 26, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
May 12, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0216?

CVE-2003-0216 is a critical vulnerability as it allows local users to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0216?

To fix CVE-2003-0216, upgrade your Cisco Catalyst running CatOS version 7.5(1) to a patched release provided by Cisco.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-0216?

Local users of Cisco Catalyst devices running CatOS version 7.5(1) are affected by CVE-2003-0216.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2003-0216?

CVE-2003-0216 can lead to unauthorized access to the enable mode on affected Cisco devices, compromising network security.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-0216?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2003-0216, so upgrading to a secure version is recommended.

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