CVE-2005-0248: High severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
The Solaris Management Console (SMC) GUI for Solaris 8 and 9, when creating user accounts that are configured for password aging, creates the accounts with a blank password, which allows remote or local attackers to break into those accounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0248?
CVE-2005-0248 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access to user accounts with blank passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0248?
To fix CVE-2005-0248, ensure that all user accounts created with password aging have properly set passwords.
Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2005-0248?
CVE-2005-0248 affects Solaris 8 and 9, specifically SunOS 5.8 and Solaris 9.0 for both x86 and SPARC architectures.
What type of accounts are vulnerable in CVE-2005-0248?
CVE-2005-0248 affects user accounts configured for password aging that were created with the Solaris Management Console.
Can CVE-2005-0248 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-0248 can be exploited by remote attackers if they gain access to accounts with blank passwords.