high
7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0601

First published: Tue Mar 01 2005(Updated: )

Cisco devices running Application and Content Networking System (ACNS) 4.x, 5.0, 5.1, or 5.2 use a default password when the setup dialog has not been run, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.0.1
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.0.3
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.2.11
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.0.5
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.1.1
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.0.3
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.2
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.0
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.1.3
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.2
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=4.2.9
Cisco Application and Content Networking Software=5.1

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/14395

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0601?

    CVE-2005-0601 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of remote unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0601?

    To fix CVE-2005-0601, ensure that the setup dialog is properly run and change the default password used by the Cisco device.

  • Which Cisco software versions are affected by CVE-2005-0601?

    Cisco Application and Content Networking Software versions 4.x, 5.0 to 5.2 are affected by CVE-2005-0601.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2005-0601?

    A practical workaround for CVE-2005-0601 includes disabling remote access until the device configuration is secured.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2005-0601?

    Exploiting CVE-2005-0601 can lead to complete control of the affected Cisco devices, resulting in data breaches or service disruptions.

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