VDB-17274 · CVE-2001-0968 · BID 3203

Knox Software Arkeia 4.2/4.2.8.2 Default Account improper authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Knox Software Arkeia 4.2/4.2.8.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Default Account. The manipulation results in improper authentication. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2001-0968. There is no exploit available. Modifying the configuration settings is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Knox Software Arkeia 4.2/4.2.8.2. Affected is an unknown code block of the component Default Account. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authentication vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-287. When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Knox Arkeia server 4.2, and possibly other versions, installs its root user with a null password by default, which allows local and remote users to gain privileges.

The weakness was shared 08/31/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0968. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/03/2018).

It is possible to mitigate the problem by applying the configuration setting .

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 3203†). The entry VDB-17273 is related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.6

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authentication
CWE: CWE-287
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Config
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Timelineinfo

08/17/2001 🔍
08/31/2001 +14 days 🔍
08/31/2001 +0 days 🔍
07/08/2014 +4694 days 🔍
06/03/2018 +1426 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0968 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0968
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17274
SecurityFocus: 3203 - Arkeia Server Blank Default Root Password Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2014 16:49
Updated: 06/03/2018 10:50
Changes: 07/08/2014 16:49 (46), 06/03/2018 10:50 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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