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CVE-2002-0480

10.0 · HIGH

ISS RealSecure for Nokia devices before IPSO build 6.0.2001.141d is configured to allow a user "skank" on a machine "starscream" to become a key manager when the "first time connection" feature is…

Published Aug 12, 2002issEPSS 2.61%

Overview

CVE-2002-0480 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iss realsecure_nokia. It was published on August 12, 2002 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

ISS RealSecure for Nokia devices before IPSO build 6.0.2001.141d is configured to allow a user "skank" on a machine "starscream" to become a key manager when the "first time connection" feature is enabled and before any legitimate administrators have connected, which could allow remote attackers to gain access to the device during installation.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iss. Update realsecure_nokia 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-2002-0480?

CVE-2002-0480 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting iss realsecure_nokia. It was published on August 12, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0480?

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-2002-0480?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from iss. Update realsecure_nokia 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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