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CVE-2005-2984

4.6 · MEDIUM

Avocent CCM console server running firmware 2.1 CCM4850 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass port restrictions by connecting to the server via SSH and using the connect command to access…

Published Sep 20, 2005data_center_resourcesEPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2005-2984 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting data_center_resources avocent. It was published on September 20, 2005 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

Avocent CCM console server running firmware 2.1 CCM4850 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass port restrictions by connecting to the server via SSH and using the connect command to access the serial port.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from data_center_resources. Update avocent 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

Refdrwetter.org/cs-probs/avocent-sshbug.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112680615103315&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/16836/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14853Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22302Refdrwetter.org/cs-probs/avocent-sshbug.txtRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112680615103315&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/16836/Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/14853Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22302

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2984?

CVE-2005-2984 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting data_center_resources avocent. It was published on September 20, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-2984?

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-2005-2984?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from data_center_resources. Update avocent 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-2005-2984?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-2984 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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