CVE-2005-2026: High severity Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2005
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Updated

Enterasys Vertical Horizon VH-2402S before firmware 2.05.05.09 has a hard-coded account and password for debugging, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.09.07
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.00
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.08.01

Event History

Jun 16, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2026?

CVE-2005-2026 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2026?

To fix CVE-2005-2026, upgrade the firmware of the Enterasys Vertical Horizon VH-2402S to version 2.05.05.09 or later.

3

What hardware is affected by CVE-2005-2026?

CVE-2005-2026 affects the Enterasys Vertical Horizon VH-2402S models running versions prior to 2.05.05.09.

4

Can CVE-2005-2026 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-2026 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain unauthorized access due to hard-coded credentials.

5

What happens if CVE-2005-2026 is not addressed?

If CVE-2005-2026 is not addressed, malicious users may exploit the hard-coded debugging account to gain privileged access to the device.

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