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CVE-2011-1655

7.5 · HIGH

The management.asmx module in the Management Web Service in the Unified Network Control (UNC) Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 sends a cleartext response to unspecified getDBConfigSet…

Published Apr 18, 2011broadcomCWE-310EPSS 11.97%

Overview

CVE-2011-1655 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom total_defense. It was published on April 18, 2011 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

The management.asmx module in the Management Web Service in the Unified Network Control (UNC) Server in CA Total Defense (TD) r12 before SE2 sends a cleartext response to unspecified getDBConfigSettings requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain database credentials, and subsequently execute arbitrary code, by sniffing the network, related to the UNCWS Web Service.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update total_defense 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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1655?

CVE-2011-1655 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting broadcom total_defense. It was published on April 18, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1655?

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-2011-1655?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from broadcom. Update total_defense 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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