CVE-2009-5021
First published: Thu Dec 09 2010(Updated: )
Cobbler before 1.6.1 does not properly determine whether an installation has the default password, which makes it easier for attackers to obtain access by using this password.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cobbler | <=1.4.3-4 | |
| Cobbler | =0.1.1.7 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.1 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.2 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.3 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.5 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.7 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.8 | |
| Cobbler | =0.2.9 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.0 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.1 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.3 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.4 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.5 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.6 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.7 | |
| Cobbler | =0.3.9 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.0 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.2 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.3 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.5 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.6 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.7 | |
| Cobbler | =0.4.8 | |
| Cobbler | =0.5.0 | |
| Cobbler | =0.6.0 | |
| Cobbler | =0.6.1 | |
| Cobbler | =0.6.3 | |
| Cobbler | =0.6.4 | |
| Cobbler | =0.6.5 | |
| Cobbler | =0.8.1 | |
| Cobbler | =0.8.3 | |
| Cobbler | =1.0.0 | |
| Cobbler | =1.0.2 | |
| Cobbler | =1.0.2-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.0.3-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.0 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.2 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.3 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.5 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.6 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.7 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.8 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.8-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.9 | |
| Cobbler | =1.2.9-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.1-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.3 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.3-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.4 | |
| Cobbler | =1.3.4-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.0 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.0-2 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.1-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.2 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.2-1 | |
| Cobbler | =1.4.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5021?
CVE-2009-5021 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized access using default passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5021?
To fix CVE-2009-5021, users should upgrade to Cobbler version 1.6.1 or later, where the default password issue is addressed.
Which versions of Cobbler are affected by CVE-2009-5021?
CVE-2009-5021 affects Cobbler versions prior to 1.6.1, including versions 0.2.1 through 1.4.3.
What is the cause of CVE-2009-5021?
CVE-2009-5021 arises from Cobbler's failure to verify whether an installation is running with the default password.
Is it safe to use Cobbler versions affected by CVE-2009-5021?
Using affected versions of Cobbler poses a security risk due to the likelihood of unauthorized access with default credentials.
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