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CVE-2004-1776

7.5 · HIGH

Cisco IOS 12.1(3) and 12.1(3)T allows remote attackers to read and modify device configuration data via the cable-docsis read-write community string used by the Data Over Cable Service Interface Sp…

Published Feb 28, 2001ciscoEPSS 3.11%

Overview

CVE-2004-1776 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on February 28, 2001 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

Cisco IOS 12.1(3) and 12.1(3)T allows remote attackers to read and modify device configuration data via the cable-docsis read-write community string used by the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) standard.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios 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-2004-1776?

CVE-2004-1776 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting cisco ios. It was published on February 28, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1776?

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-2004-1776?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from cisco. Update ios 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-2004-1776?

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