CVE-2001-0203

Public Exploit

Description

Watchguard Firebox II firewall allows users with read-only access to gain read-write access, and administrative privileges, by accessing a file that contains hashed passphrases, and using the hashes during authentication.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.39%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5979	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-01/0342.html	mailing list exploit patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2284	vdb entry patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0203?: CVE-2001-0203 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0203?: To fix CVE-2001-0203, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0203 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-0203 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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