CVE-2002-1491

Published Apr 2, 2003 cisco

Overview

CVE-2002-1491 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_5000_client. It was published on April 2, 2003.

Technical Description

The Cisco VPN 5000 Client for MacOS before 5.2.2 records the most recently used login password in plaintext when saving "Default Connection" settings, which could allow local users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update vpn_5000_client to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10129.php Ref www.osvdb.org/7041 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/5736 Ref www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/vpn5k-client-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10129.php Ref www.osvdb.org/7041 Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/5736

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1491?

CVE-2002-1491 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco vpn_5000_client. It was published on April 2, 2003.

How severe is CVE-2002-1491?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1491?

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