CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0159

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2002-0159 describes a format string vulnerability in the administration function of Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows, versions 2.6.x and earlier and 3.x up to 3.01 (build 40). This allows remote attackers to crash the CSADMIN module or execute arbitrary code via format strings in the URL to port 2002.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can remotely crash the administration function or gain access to the system, potentially leading to serious security implications for the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Cisco ACS to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in the administration function in Cisco Secure Access Control Server (ACS) for Windows, 2.6.x and earlier and 3.x through 3.01 (build 40), allows remote attackers to crash the CSADMIN module only (denial of service of administration function) or execute arbitrary code via format strings in the URL to port 2002.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS