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CVE-2002-0540

7.5 · HIGH

Nortel CVX 1800 is installed with a default "public" community string, which allows remote attackers to read usernames and passwords and modify the CVX configuration.

Published Jul 3, 2002nortelEPSS 19.90%

Overview

CVE-2002-0540 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nortel cvx_1800_multi-service_access_switch. It was published on July 3, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Nortel CVX 1800 is installed with a default "public" community string, which allows remote attackers to read usernames and passwords and modify the CVX configuration.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nortel. Update cvx_1800_multi-service_access_switch 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/2002-04/0272.htmlRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267627Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/8848.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403315Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4507Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-04/0272.htmlRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/267627Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/8848.phpRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/403315Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/4507

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0540?

CVE-2002-0540 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting nortel cvx_1800_multi-service_access_switch. It was published on July 3, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-0540?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2002-0540?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from nortel. Update cvx_1800_multi-service_access_switch 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-2002-0540?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-0540 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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