CVE-2006-3291
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CVE-2006-3291 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The web interface on Cisco IOS 12.3(8)JA and 12.3(8)JA1, as used on the Cisco Wireless Access Point and Wireless Bridge, reconfigures itself when it is changed to use the "Local User List Only (Individual Passwords)" setting, which removes all security and password configurations and allows remote attackers to access the system.. EPSS estimates a 3.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The web interface on Cisco IOS 12.3(8)JA and 12.3(8)JA1, as used on the Cisco Wireless Access Point and Wireless Bridge, reconfigures itself when it is changed to use the "Local User List Only (Individual Passwords)" setting, which removes all security and password configurations and allows remote attackers to access the system.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco | Ios | 12.3\(8\)ja |
| Cisco | Ios | 12.3\(8\)ja1 |
References
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544484US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544484US Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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