CVE-2002-1558 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges on Cisco ONS devices by connecting via Telnet to a hardcoded, unchangeable VxWorks account.
- 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-2002-1558?
CVE-2002-1558 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
Cisco ONS15454 and ONS15327 running ONS before 3.4 have an account for the VxWorks Operating System in the TCC, TCC+ and XTC that cannot be changed or disabled, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges by connecting to the account via Telnet.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1558?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Cisco Optical Networking Systems Software.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1558?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1558 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2002-1558 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1558 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xf47-834w-q9wp.