Vulnerability Description
Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Arkeia | Network Backup | 5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110900879826004&w=2Mailing List
- http://metasploit.com/research/arkeia_agent/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013256Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20667Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110900879826004&w=2Mailing List
- http://metasploit.com/research/arkeia_agent/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013256Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20667Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0496?
CVE-2005-0496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Arkeia Network Backup Client 5.x contains hard-coded credentials that effectively serve as a back door, which allows remote attackers to access the file system and possibly execute arbitrary commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-0496?
CVE-2005-0496 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Arkeia Network Backup.