CVE-2002-0769

Name: CVE-2002-0769
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-08-12T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0769 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web-based configuration interface for the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP POST request with a single byte, which allows the attackers to (1) obtain the password from the login screen, or (2) reconfigure the adaptor by modifying certain request parameters.. EPSS estimates a 8.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The web-based configuration interface for the Cisco ATA 186 Analog Telephone Adaptor allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an HTTP POST request with a single byte, which allows the attackers to (1) obtain the password from the login screen, or (2) reconfigure the adaptor by modifying certain request parameters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.47%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ata-186	All versions

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0083.html
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ata186-password-disclosure.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9056.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9057.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4711Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4712Vendor Advisory
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0083.html
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/ata186-password-disclosure.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9056.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9057.phpPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4711Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4712Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 12, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0769?

How severe is CVE-2002-0769?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0769 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0769?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST