CVE-2002-0628 Auth bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can brute force Telnet credentials on Polycom ViewStation devices due to missing login attempt limits, leading to unauthorized access.

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-2002-0628?

CVE-2002-0628 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Jan 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Telnet service for Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 does not restrict the number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and passwords via a brute force attack.

Weakness: CWE-307

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0628?

It affects 8 products.

Products include Polycom Viewstation 128, Polycom Viewstation 512, Polycom Viewstation Dcp, Polycom Viewstation Fx Vs4000, Polycom Viewstation H.323, Polycom Viewstation Mp and 2 more.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0628?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0628 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2002-0628 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0628 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mqh7-fvwx-6qg3.

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