CVE-2005-0548: XSS

Published Mar 7, 2005
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Solaris AnswerBook2 Documentation 1.4.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Search function.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.1
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.2
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.4
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.3
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.4.2
Sun Solaris Answerbook2=1.3

Event History

Mar 7, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Mar 9, 2005
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-2005-0548?

The severity of CVE-2005-0548 is widely acknowledged as moderate due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0548?

To fix CVE-2005-0548, you should upgrade to a patched version of Solaris AnswerBook2 that has resolved the XSS vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2005-0548?

CVE-2005-0548 affects Solaris AnswerBook2 versions 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, and their sub-versions up to 1.4.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0548?

CVE-2005-0548 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

Can I prevent CVE-2005-0548 without an update?

Preventing CVE-2005-0548 without an update is challenging; however, applying input validation on search functionalities can help mitigate potential attacks.

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