7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-4197

First published: Tue Dec 13 2005(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Nortel SSL VPN<=4.2.1.6
Nortel SSL VPN=4.1.2.12
Nortel SSL VPN=4.1.2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2005-4197 be exploited remotely?

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

  • 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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