CVE-2005-0496: Critical severity Knox Software Arkeia vulnerability

Published Feb 21, 2005
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Updated

Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Knox Software Arkeia=4.0
Knox Software Arkeia=4.1
Knox Software Arkeia=4.2
Knox Software Arkeia=5.2
Knox Software Arkeia=5.3
Arkeia Network Backup=5.0

Event History

Feb 21, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0496?

CVE-2005-0496 has a high severity rating due to the presence of hard-coded credentials that allow unauthorized remote access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0496?

To fix CVE-2005-0496, it is essential to update to a patched version of the Arkeia Network Backup Client that eliminates the hard-coded credentials.

3

Which versions of Arkeia are affected by CVE-2005-0496?

CVE-2005-0496 affects Arkeia Network Backup Client versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 5.0, 5.2, and 5.3.

4

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2005-0496?

The potential consequences of CVE-2005-0496 include unauthorized access to sensitive data and the ability to execute arbitrary commands on the file system.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0496?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2005-0496; the best approach is to upgrade to a secure version of the software.

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