CVE-2003-0983
Overview
CVE-2003-0983 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco 80-7111-01_for_the_unity-svrx255-1a. It was published on January 5, 2004.
Technical Description
Cisco Unity on IBM servers is shipped with default settings that should have been disabled by the manufacturer, which allows local or remote attackers to conduct unauthorized activities via (1) a "bubba" local user account, (2) an open TCP port 34571, or (3) when a local DHCP server is unavailable, a DHCP server on the manufacturer's test network.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update 80-7111-01_for_the_unity-svrx255-1a 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2003-0983?
CVE-2003-0983 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting cisco 80-7111-01_for_the_unity-svrx255-1a. It was published on January 5, 2004.
How severe is CVE-2003-0983?
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-2003-0983?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update 80-7111-01_for_the_unity-svrx255-1a 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.
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