CVE-2001-0968 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 2 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Arkeia server installs with a null root password by default, allowing attackers to gain administrative privileges and execute code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0968?

CVE-2001-0968 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Feb 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0968?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Knox Software Arkeia.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0968?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0968 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2001-0968 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0968 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-prxr-8fgv-9j7f.