CVE-2004-1775: Medium severity Cisco IOS vulnerability
Cisco VACM (View-based Access Control MIB) for Catalyst Operating Software (CatOS) 5.5 and 6.1 and IOS 12.0 and 12.1 allows remote attackers to read and modify device configuration via the read-write community string.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-1775?
CVE-2004-1775 has a CVSS score that indicates it has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to device configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1775?
To fix CVE-2004-1775, update to the latest version of Cisco IOS or CatOS that addresses this vulnerability and change any default community strings to unique values.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2004-1775?
CVE-2004-1775 affects specific versions of Cisco IOS 12.0 and 12.1, as well as CatOS versions 5.5 and 6.1.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2004-1775?
The risks associated with CVE-2004-1775 include unauthorized remote access to read and modify device configurations, potentially compromising network security.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-1775?
A workaround for CVE-2004-1775 is to restrict access to the SNMP community strings by applying access control lists or disabling SNMP if it is not needed.