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CVE-2005-3327

7.5 · HIGH

Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.0 and earlier allows iSCSI Initiators to bypass iSCSI authentication via a modified client that skips the Security (Start) mode, as required by the Login Negotiation…

Published Oct 27, 2005network_applianceEPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2005-3327 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting network_appliance data_ontap. It was published on October 27, 2005 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

Network Appliance Data ONTAP 7.0 and earlier allows iSCSI Initiators to bypass iSCSI authentication via a modified client that skips the Security (Start) mode, as required by the Login Negotiation protocol, and uses Operational mode without proving identity.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from network_appliance. Update data_ontap 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
network_appliancedata_ontap0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3327?

CVE-2005-3327 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting network_appliance data_ontap. It was published on October 27, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3327?

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-2005-3327?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from network_appliance. Update data_ontap 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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