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CVE-2003-1169

4.6 · MEDIUM

DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 and 2.2 has insecure write permissions for critical registry keys, which allows local users to bypass access restrictions by importing NukoInfo values in certain DATEV k…

Published Dec 31, 2003datevEPSS 0.82%

Overview

CVE-2003-1169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting datev nutzungskontrolle. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

DATEV Nutzungskontrolle 2.1 and 2.2 has insecure write permissions for critical registry keys, which allows local users to bypass access restrictions by importing NukoInfo values in certain DATEV keys, which disables Nutzungskontrolle.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from datev. Update nutzungskontrolle 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

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-November/013113.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/8950Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13589Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2003-November/013113.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/8950Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13589

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-1169?

CVE-2003-1169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting datev nutzungskontrolle. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-1169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2003-1169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from datev. Update nutzungskontrolle 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-2003-1169?

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