CVE-2012-4577 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain administrative access to Korenix and ORing serial servers via SSH using a hardcoded root password.
- 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-2012-4577?
CVE-2012-4577 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Aug 2012. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH session.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4577?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Korenix Jetport.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4577?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-4577 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-4577 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-4577 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x4p-qxv4-r792.