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CVE-2005-2879

2.1 · LOW

Advansysperu Software USB Lock Auto-Protect (AP) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which allows local users to gain sensitive information and bypass USB interface protection.

Published Sep 14, 2005advansysperu_softwareEPSS 0.25%

Overview

CVE-2005-2879 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting advansysperu_software usb_lock_auto-protect. It was published on September 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Advansysperu Software USB Lock Auto-Protect (AP) 1.5 uses a weak encryption scheme to encrypt passwords, which allows local users to gain sensitive information and bypass USB interface protection.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advansysperu_software. Update usb_lock_auto-protect 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

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2879?

CVE-2005-2879 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting advansysperu_software usb_lock_auto-protect. It was published on September 14, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-2879?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2005-2879?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from advansysperu_software. Update usb_lock_auto-protect 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-2005-2879?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2879 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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