CVE-2004-1460: High severity Cisco Secure Access Control Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004

Updated

Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) 3.2(3) and earlier, when configured with an anonymous bind in Novell Directory Services (NDS) and authenticating NDS users with NDS, allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to AAA clients via a blank password.

Affected Software

10 affected components

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.2

Cisco Secure Acs Solution Engine

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.3\(1\)

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.0

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.1

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.2

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.3

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.2\(3\)

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.2\(1\)

Cisco Secure Access Control Server=3.2\(2\)

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20040825-acs.shtml

Event History

Dec 31, 2004

CVE Published

05:00 AM

Feb 13, 2005

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1460?

CVE-2004-1460 is considered to be of medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2004-1460?

To fix CVE-2004-1460, reconfigure Cisco Secure Access Control Server to disable anonymous binds and enforce strong authentication methods.

What versions of Cisco Secure Access Control Server are affected by CVE-2004-1460?

CVE-2004-1460 affects Cisco Secure Access Control Server versions 3.0, 3.1, and 3.2(3) and earlier.

What type of attack does CVE-2004-1460 allow?

CVE-2004-1460 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to AAA clients through the use of a blank password.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-1460?

As a workaround for CVE-2004-1460, consider implementing enhanced access controls and monitoring user authentication attempts.