CVE-2012-4577

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.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.52% Top 20%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77992 vdb entry
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-263-02
http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-297-02
http://www.digitalbond.com/2012/06/13/korenix-and-oring-insecurity
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55196 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4577?
CVE-2012-4577 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-4577?
To fix CVE-2012-4577, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-4577 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2012-4577 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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