CVE-2002-1554

Published Mar 31, 2003 cisco

Overview

CVE-2002-1554 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco optical_networking_systems_software. It was published on March 31, 2003.

Technical Description

Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 stores usernames and passwords in cleartext in the image database for the TCC, TCC+ or XTC, which could allow attackers to gain privileges by obtaining the passwords from the image database or a backup.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update optical_networking_systems_software 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/ons-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10506.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/6078 Ref www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ons-multiple-vuln-pub.shtml Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/10506.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/6078

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1554?

CVE-2002-1554 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco optical_networking_systems_software. It was published on March 31, 2003.

How severe is CVE-2002-1554?

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

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