Security readout for executives and security teams
This issue affects legacy NetScout/Network General Visualizer V2100 and InfiniStream i1730 systems. A web management page reportedly failed to restrict access, allowing a remote attacker to obtain administrator privileges. The business risk is highest if these appliances still exist and their management interface is reachable from untrusted networks. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still operating these legacy NetScout/Network General appliances, especially where web management interfaces are reachable over internal or external networks. Treat as high priority only if these legacy appliances are present. The impact is administrator compromise, but urgency depends on exposure and whether the devices are still supported or reachable. Mitigation focus: Identify whether Visualizer V2100 or InfiniStream i1730 remains deployed.; Restrict management interfaces to trusted administrative networks only.; Check NetScout or support-channel guidance for available fixes or replacement paths..
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- networkgeneral-adddomain-security-bypass(42938)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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