CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1284

First published: Sun Mar 19 2006(Updated: )

The installation of SQLAnywhere in Symantec Ghost 8.0 and 8.2, as used in Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite (SGSS) 1.0, includes a default administrator login account and password, which allows local users to gain privileges or modify tasks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Symantec Ghost Solution Suite=1.0
Ghost=8.0
Ghost=8.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1284?

    CVE-2006-1284 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a default administrator login that can be exploited.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1284?

    To fix CVE-2006-1284, change the default administrator login credentials used in SQLAnywhere during the installation of Symantec Ghost.

  • Which versions of Symantec Ghost are affected by CVE-2006-1284?

    CVE-2006-1284 affects Symantec Ghost Solutions Suite 1.0, Norton Ghost 8.0, and Norton Ghost 8.2.

  • What impact does CVE-2006-1284 have on system security?

    The impact of CVE-2006-1284 allows unauthorized local users to gain elevated privileges and potentially modify critical tasks within the software.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-1284?

    The primary workaround for CVE-2006-1284 is to implement proper credential management by disabling or changing the default admin account.

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