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CVE-2005-2026

First published: Thu Jun 16 2005(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.09.07
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.00
Enterasys Vertical Horizon-2402s=2.05.08.01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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