UNKNOWN CVSS 4.3
Published: 2005-03-02

CVE-2005-0641

broadcom unicenter_asset_management Security Advisory (CVE-2005-0641)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2005-0641 impacting broadcom unicenter_asset_management. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Reporter for Computer Associates (CA) Unicenter Asset Management (UAM) 4.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via the (1) name or (2) description in a report template.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product broadcom / unicenter_asset_management
Affected Versions 4.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2005-0641 impacting broadcom unicenter_asset_management.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2005-0641.yaml
id: cve-2005-0641

info:
  name: broadcom unicenter_asset_management - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2005-0641 affecting broadcom unicenter_asset_management.
    Evaluation: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Reporter for Computer Associates (CA) Unicenter Asset Management (UAM) 4.0 allows remote attackers to ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2005-0641
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 4.3
    cve-id: CVE-2005-0641
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2005-0641,broadcom,unicenter_asset_managemen,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "unicenter_asset_management"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2005-0641.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2005-0641
# Target: broadcom unicenter_asset_management | CVSS: 4.3 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2005-0641 (broadcom unicenter_asset_management)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against broadcom unicenter_asset_management scope (4.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2005-0641.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2005-0641
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install unicenter_asset_managemen 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade unicenter_asset_managemen 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update unicenter_asset_managemen

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i unicenter_asset_managemen 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i unicenter_asset_managemen

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2005-0641 in broadcom unicenter_asset_management?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update broadcom unicenter_asset_management packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2005-0641?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2005-0641?

CVE-2005-0641 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 4.3 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
4.3
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2005-0641
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor broadcom
Product unicenter_asset_management
Published 2005-03-02
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N