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CVE-2001-0968

10.0 · HIGH

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, installs its root user with a null password by default, which allows local and remote users to gain privileges.

Published Aug 31, 2001knox_softwareEPSS 2.16%

Overview

CVE-2001-0968 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting knox_software arkeia. It was published on August 31, 2001 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

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, installs its root user with a null password by default, which allows local and remote users to gain privileges.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knox_software. Update arkeia 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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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3203Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0228.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3203

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0968?

CVE-2001-0968 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting knox_software arkeia. It was published on August 31, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2001-0968?

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-2001-0968?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from knox_software. Update arkeia 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-2001-0968?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-0968 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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