CVE-2005-2681: High severity Cisco Ips Sensor Software vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2005
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the command line processing (CLI) logic in Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0(1) and 5.0(2) allows local users with OPERATOR or VIEWER privileges to gain additional privileges via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Cisco Ips Sensor Software=5.0\(1\)
Cisco Ips Sensor Software=5.0\(2\)

Event History

Aug 23, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-2681?

CVE-2005-2681 is classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting specific versions of Cisco IPS software.

2

Who is affected by CVE-2005-2681?

CVE-2005-2681 affects local users of Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 5.0(1) and 5.0(2) with OPERATOR or VIEWER privileges.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-2681?

CVE-2005-2681 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Cisco IPS command line processing logic.

4

How do I fix CVE-2005-2681?

To address CVE-2005-2681, upgrade to a patched version of Cisco IPS software that addresses this vulnerability.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2681?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2005-2681; the best mitigation is to upgrade the affected software.

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