CVE-2006-3291 Misconfiguration in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security controls and access Cisco wireless devices by exploiting a configuration flaw that removes password protections.
- 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-2006-3291?
CVE-2006-3291 is a critical vulnerability in Cisco Ios, published on 28 Jun 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The web interface on Cisco IOS 12.3(8)JA and 12.3(8)JA1, as used on the Cisco Wireless Access Point and Wireless Bridge, reconfigures itself when it is changed to use the "Local User List Only (Individual Passwords)" setting, which removes all security and password configurations and allows remote attackers to access the system.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3291?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Ios.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3291?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3291 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-3291 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3291 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-3j47-5x58-8672.