CVE-2000-0784
10.0 · HIGHsshd program in the Rapidstream 2.1 Beta VPN appliance has a hard-coded "rsadmin" account with a null password, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ssh.
Overview
CVE-2000-0784 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rapidstream rapidstream. It was published on October 20, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
sshd program in the Rapidstream 2.1 Beta VPN appliance has a hard-coded "rsadmin" account with a null password, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via ssh.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rapidstream. Update rapidstream 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-2000-0784?
CVE-2000-0784 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting rapidstream rapidstream. It was published on October 20, 2000 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).
How severe is CVE-2000-0784?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2000-0784?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from rapidstream. Update rapidstream 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.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2000-0784?
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