7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2188

First published: Sun Jul 10 2005(Updated: )

McAfee IntruShield Security Management System obtains the user ID from the URL, which allows remote attackers to guess the Manager account and possibly gain privileges via a brute force attack.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
McAfee IntruShield Security Management System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2188?

    CVE-2005-2188 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the possibility of account privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2188?

    To fix CVE-2005-2188, users should implement strong account policies to mitigate brute force attacks and consider updating their software if patches are available.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2005-2188 allow?

    CVE-2005-2188 allows remote attackers to perform brute force attacks to guess the Manager account credentials.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2005-2188?

    CVE-2005-2188 affects the McAfee IntruShield Security Management System.

  • Can CVE-2005-2188 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-2188 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to target the user ID from the URL.

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