CVE-2004-1105: Medium severity nortel contivity vulnerability
Published Dec 1, 2004
·Updated
Nortel Networks Contivity VPN Client displays a different error message depending on whether the username is valid or invalid, which could allow remote attackers to gain sensitive information.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Nortel Contivity=4.91
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1105?
CVE-2004-1105 is considered a moderate security vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-1105?
To mitigate CVE-2004-1105, update the Nortel Networks Contivity VPN Client to a version that resolves this issue.
3
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2004-1105?
CVE-2004-1105 may expose whether a username is valid or invalid, leading to sensitive information disclosure.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2004-1105?
Users of Nortel Networks Contivity VPN Client version 4.91 are specifically affected by CVE-2004-1105.
5
Can CVE-2004-1105 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-1105 can be exploited by remote attackers who can send requests to the vulnerable client.