CVE-2016-2230 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain root access via SSH due to a hardcoded password in OpenELEC and RasPlex operating systems.
- 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-2016-2230?
CVE-2016-2230 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 8 Feb 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
OpenELEC and RasPlex devices have a hardcoded password for the root account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via an SSH session.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-2230?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openelec Openelec.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2230?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-2230 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-2230 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-2230 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jm9p-h6fm-3f6g.