What is the severity of CVE-2003-0983?

CVE-2003-0983 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the risk of unauthorized access and actions by attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0983?

To fix CVE-2003-0983, disable the default 'bubba' local user account and restrict access to TCP port 34571.

What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0983?

CVE-2003-0983 affects Cisco Unity on IBM servers, specifically Cisco Unity Express and Cisco Unity Server.

Can CVE-2003-0983 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-0983 can be exploited remotely due to an open TCP port and default account settings.

What should I do if I cannot disable the 'bubba' account on CVE-2003-0983?

If you cannot disable the 'bubba' account for CVE-2003-0983, consider implementing stricter network access controls to mitigate the risk.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-0983

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

5/1/2004

3/10/2022

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-0983

First published: Mon Jan 05 2004(Updated: )

Cisco Unity on IBM servers is shipped with default settings that should have been disabled by the manufacturer, which allows local or remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) a "bubba" local user account, (2) an open TCP port 34571, or (3) when a local DHCP server is unavailable, a DHCP server on the manufacturer's test network.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Unity Express
Cisco Unity Server

Remedy

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20031210-unity.shtml

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Reference Links

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20031210-unity.shtml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0983?
CVE-2003-0983 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the risk of unauthorized access and actions by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0983?
To fix CVE-2003-0983, disable the default 'bubba' local user account and restrict access to TCP port 34571.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0983?
CVE-2003-0983 affects Cisco Unity on IBM servers, specifically Cisco Unity Express and Cisco Unity Server.
Can CVE-2003-0983 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0983 can be exploited remotely due to an open TCP port and default account settings.
What should I do if I cannot disable the 'bubba' account on CVE-2003-0983?
If you cannot disable the 'bubba' account for CVE-2003-0983, consider implementing stricter network access controls to mitigate the risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0983?
CVE-2003-0983 has been classified with a medium severity rating due to the risk of unauthorized access and actions by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0983?
To fix CVE-2003-0983, disable the default 'bubba' local user account and restrict access to TCP port 34571.
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2003-0983?
CVE-2003-0983 affects Cisco Unity on IBM servers, specifically Cisco Unity Express and Cisco Unity Server.
Can CVE-2003-0983 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0983 can be exploited remotely due to an open TCP port and default account settings.
What should I do if I cannot disable the 'bubba' account on CVE-2003-0983?
If you cannot disable the 'bubba' account for CVE-2003-0983, consider implementing stricter network access controls to mitigate the risk.