CVE-2005-0498 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can access backup.cfg to retrieve plaintext administrator passwords and bypass login, affecting Gigafast routers.
- 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-2005-0498?
CVE-2005-0498 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Gigafast router (aka CompUSA router) allows remote attackers to gain sensitive information and bypass the login page via a direct request to backup.cfg, which reveals the administrator password in plaintext.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0498?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gigafast Ethernet Gigafast Router.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0498?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0498 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0498 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0498 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2jgv-4jrw-7crm.