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CVE-2003-1482

4.6 · MEDIUM

The backup configuration file for Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station stores administrative passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to gain access.

Published Dec 31, 2003microsoftCWE-255EPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2003-1482 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft mn-500_wireless_base_station. 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

The backup configuration file for Microsoft MN-500 wireless base station stores administrative passwords in plaintext, which allows local users to gain access.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update mn-500_wireless_base_station 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-2003-1482?

CVE-2003-1482 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft mn-500_wireless_base_station. It was published on December 31, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2003-1482?

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-2003-1482?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update mn-500_wireless_base_station 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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