CVE-2005-4860
7.8 · HIGHOverview
CVE-2005-4860 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting spectrumcu cash_receipting_system. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
Spectrum Cash Receipting System before 6.504 uses weak cryptography (static substitution) in the PASSFILE password file, which makes it easier for local users to gain privileges by decrypting a password.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spectrumcu. Update cash_receipting_system 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| spectrumcu | cash_receipting_system | >= 0, < 6.504 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-4860?
CVE-2005-4860 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting spectrumcu cash_receipting_system. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2005-4860?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-4860?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from spectrumcu. Update cash_receipting_system 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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