CVE-1999-1420 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can use a permanent backdoor password to modify the configuration of NBase network switches.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-1420?
CVE-1999-1420 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 12 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
NBase switches NH2012, NH2012R, NH2015, and NH2048 have a back door password that cannot be disabled, which allows remote attackers to modify the switch's configuration.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-1420?
It affects 5 products.
Products include N-Base Nh2012, N-Base Nh2012r, N-Base Nh2015, N-Base Nh2048, N-Base Nh3012.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1420?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-1420 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-1420 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-1420 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5qxm-mmx9-f8h5.