CVE-2005-1867: High severity Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam vulnerability
Published Jun 7, 2005
·Updated
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam before 6.0.2 has a hard-coded database administrator password, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=4.0
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=5.5
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=6.0
Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam=6.0.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 7, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1867?
CVE-2005-1867 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1867?
To remediate CVE-2005-1867, upgrade Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam to version 6.0.2 or later.
3
What are the affected versions in CVE-2005-1867?
CVE-2005-1867 affects Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam versions 4.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.0.1.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2005-1867 allow?
CVE-2005-1867 allows remote attackers to gain database administrator privileges through a hard-coded password.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2005-1867?
Organizations using affected versions of Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam are vulnerable to CVE-2005-1867.