What is the severity of CVE-2003-1482?

CVE-2003-1482 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to exposure of administrative passwords in plaintext.

How do I fix CVE-2003-1482?

To fix CVE-2003-1482, you should apply appropriate firmware updates from Microsoft or secure the backup configuration files.

What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-1482?

The risks associated with CVE-2003-1482 include unauthorized access to the MN-500 wireless base station and compromise of the network.

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1482?

Users of the Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station are affected by CVE-2003-1482.

Can CVE-2003-1482 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2003-1482 primarily requires local access to the device, but it poses risks of further exploitation if unauthorized users gain local access.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2003-1482

medium

4.6

CWE

255

31/12/2003

3/10/2022

8/8/2024

CVE-2003-1482

First published: Wed Dec 31 2003(Updated: )

The backup configuration file for Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station stores administrative passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to gain access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1482?
CVE-2003-1482 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to exposure of administrative passwords in plaintext.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1482?
To fix CVE-2003-1482, you should apply appropriate firmware updates from Microsoft or secure the backup configuration files.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-1482?
The risks associated with CVE-2003-1482 include unauthorized access to the MN-500 wireless base station and compromise of the network.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-1482?
Users of the Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station are affected by CVE-2003-1482.
Can CVE-2003-1482 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-1482 primarily requires local access to the device, but it poses risks of further exploitation if unauthorized users gain local access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1482?
CVE-2003-1482 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to exposure of administrative passwords in plaintext.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1482?
To fix CVE-2003-1482, you should apply appropriate firmware updates from Microsoft or secure the backup configuration files.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2003-1482?
The risks associated with CVE-2003-1482 include unauthorized access to the MN-500 wireless base station and compromise of the network.
Who is affected by CVE-2003-1482?
Users of the Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station are affected by CVE-2003-1482.
Can CVE-2003-1482 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2003-1482 primarily requires local access to the device, but it poses risks of further exploitation if unauthorized users gain local access.