CVE-2002-1440 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Attackers can gain root privileges on Gateway GS-400 servers using a hardcoded default password that cannot be changed via the admin interface.
- 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-2002-1440?
CVE-2002-1440 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Mar 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Gateway GS-400 server has a default root password of "0001n" that can not be changed via the administrative interface, which can allow attackers to gain root privileges.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1440?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gateway Gs-400.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1440?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1440 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1440 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1440 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7w4-w286-7x9h.