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CVE-2005-1179

Unknown vulnerability in Xerox MicroServer Web Server for various WorkCentre products including M35/M45/M55 2.028.11.000 through 2.97.20.032 and 4.84.16.000 through 4.97.20.032, Pro 35/45/55 3.028.11.000 through 3.97.20.032, Pro 65/75/90 1.001.00.060 through 1.001.02.084, and others, related to SNMP authentication, allows remote attackers to modify system configuration, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0703.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2005-1179 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 19 products from xerox, from xerox, from xerox and 16 others, organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2005, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2005-05-02T04:00:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-03T01:03:51.193

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 5.0 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: NONE
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: NONE

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

2.9

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Hardware	xerox	workcentre	32_color_1.2.81	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre	40_color_1.2.81	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_165	7.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_165	7.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_175	7.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_175	7.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_2128	0.001.04.044	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_2636	0.001.04.044	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_32_color	01.00.060	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_32_color	01.02.053.1	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_32_color	01.02.058.4	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_32_color	01.02.077.1	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_35	3.028.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_35	3.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_3545	0.001.04.044	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_40_color	01.00.060	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_40_color	01.02.053.1	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_40_color	01.02.058.4	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_40_color	01.02.65.1	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_40_color	01.02.077.1	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_45	3.028.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_45	3.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_55	3.028.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_55	3.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_65	1.001.00.060	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_65	1.001.02.084	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_75	1.001.00.060	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_75	1.001.02.084	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_90	1.001.00.060	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_90	1.001.02.084	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m165	6.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m165	6.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m165	8.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m165	8.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m175	6.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m175	6.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m175	8.47.30.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m175	8.47.33.008	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m35	2.28.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m35	2.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m35	4.84.16.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m35	4.97.20.025	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m35	4.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m45	2.28.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m45	2.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m45	4.84.16.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m45	4.97.20.025	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m45	4.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m55	2.28.11.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m55	2.97.20.032	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m55	4.84.16.000	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m55	4.97.20.025	Yes
Hardware	xerox	workcentre_m55	4.97.20.032	Yes

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/14507 Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13196 Patch ([email protected])
http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX05_005.pdf Patch, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20192 ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/14507 Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13196 Patch (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/c/cert_XRX05_005.pdf Patch, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20192 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For xerox's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.