Vulnerability Description
Cisco PIX firewall manager (PFM) 4.3(2)g logs the enable password in plaintext in the pfm.log file, which could allow local users to obtain the password by reading the file.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Pix Firewall Manager | 4.3\(2\)g |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0071.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/639507Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3419
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7265
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0071.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/639507Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3419
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7265
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1098?
CVE-2001-1098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). Cisco PIX firewall manager (PFM) 4.3(2)g logs the enable password in plaintext in the pfm.log file, which could allow local users to obtain the password by reading the file.
How severe is CVE-2001-1098?
CVE-2001-1098 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1098?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Pix Firewall Manager.