11308 : Compaq Insight Agent with BMC Patrol PFCUser Default Account
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5 months ago

Percent Complete
90%

Disclosure
Aug 17, 1999

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 By default, Compaq BMC component installs with a default password. The "PFCUser" account has a password of "240653C9467E45" which is publicly known and documented. This allows attackers to trivially access the program or system.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required, Local / Remote
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround(s):
1. Login as Administrator
2. Start a DOS Command Prompt Window
3. Change directory to %PFC_HOME% (CD /Winnt/System32/pfc)
4. Run the pfimuser program to change the password (Type pfimuser)
5. Type Username when prompted (PFCUser)
6. Type new password when prompted
7. Verify new password when prompted

Products
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Watch-list
Compaq Insight Management Agent
Watch-list
 4.23
Management Agents for Servers
Watch-list
 4.40

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