Vulnerability Description
The installation of ON Symantec Discovery 4.5.x and Symantec Discovery 6.0 creates the (1) DiscoveryWeb and (2) DiscoveryRO database accounts with null passwords, which could allow attackers to gain privileges or prevent Discovery from running by setting another password.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Discovery | 6.0 |
| Symantec | On Command Discovery | standard_4.5 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17302
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/112
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.24.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17302
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/112
- http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2005.10.24.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015097
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15188
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-3316?
CVE-2005-3316 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The installation of ON Symantec Discovery 4.5.x and Symantec Discovery 6.0 creates the (1) DiscoveryWeb and (2) DiscoveryRO database accounts with null passwords, which could allow attackers to gain p...
How severe is CVE-2005-3316?
CVE-2005-3316 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-3316?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Discovery, Symantec On Command Discovery.