CVE-2005-4197: High severity Nortel SSL VPN vulnerability

Published Dec 13, 2005
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Updated

tunnelform.yaws in Nortel SSL VPN 4.2.1.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a link in the a parameter, which is executed with extra privileges in a cryptographically signed Java Applet.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Nortel SSL VPN<=4.2.1.6
Nortel SSL VPN=4.1.2.12
Nortel SSL VPN=4.1.2.11

Event History

Dec 13, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4197?

CVE-2005-4197 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4197?

To fix CVE-2005-4197, upgrade your Nortel SSL VPN to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically beyond 4.2.1.6.

3

What are the affected versions of Nortel SSL VPN for CVE-2005-4197?

The affected versions for CVE-2005-4197 include Nortel SSL VPN version 4.2.1.6 and earlier, as well as versions 4.1.2.12 and 4.1.2.11.

4

Can CVE-2005-4197 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4197 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted links that manipulate the parameters.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2005-4197?

Exploitation of CVE-2005-4197 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges on the vulnerable system.

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