CVE-2017-12928 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 21 Sep 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can log in via SSH using hard-coded credentials and escalate privileges to root on TecnoVISION DLX Spot Player4 devices.

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-2017-12928?

CVE-2017-12928 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Sep 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A hard-coded password of tecn0visi0n for the dlxuser account in TecnoVISION DLX Spot Player4 (all known versions) allows remote attackers to log in via SSH and escalate privileges to root access with the same credentials.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12928?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Tecnovision Dlx Spot Player4.

How do I fix CVE-2017-12928?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12928 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-12928 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12928 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-595g-28jh-rfh7.