MEDIUM
CVE-2005-2027
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 16, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Enterasys Vertical Horizon VH-2402S before firmware 2.05.05.09 does not properly restrict certain debugging commands to the ADMIN account, which could allow attackers to obtain sensitive information or modify the registry.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2005-2027 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
enterasys1 product(s)
vertical horizon-2402s
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (4)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15757Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.enterasys.com/support/relnotes/VH-4802-2050509-patch-rel.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/15757Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.enterasys.com/support/relnotes/VH-4802-2050509-patch-rel.pdfPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2005-2027
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 16, 2005
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2005-2027 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.