CVE-2010-2967 Weak cryptography in n/a

High 7.8 Published 4 Aug 2010 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Weak password encryption in VxWorks allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain access via telnet, rlogin, or FTP.

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-2010-2967?

CVE-2010-2967 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The loginDefaultEncrypt algorithm in loginLib in Wind River VxWorks before 6.9 does not properly support a large set of distinct possible passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.

Weakness: CWE-310

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2967?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Windriver Vxworks.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2967?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2967 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-2967 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2967 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6f67-xh36-3q73.