78322 : Cisco TelePresence System Hardcoded Default Root Account
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-01-18

Description

By default, Cisco TelePresence System installs with a default password. The root account, which is not properly disabled when an admin attempts to deactivate it, has a password which is publicly known and documented. This allows attackers to trivially access the program or system and gain privileged access.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Public
Disclosure: Vendor Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version TE 4.1.1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Unknown or Incomplete

References

Security Tracker: 1026539
CVE ID: 2011-4659 (see also: NVD)
Secunia Advisory ID: 47591
Mail List Post: http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2012/Jan/120
Vendor Specific Advisory URL: http://tools.cisco.com/security/center/content/CiscoSecurityAdvisory/cisco-sa-20120118-te

Credit

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 10.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-01-20 | Disagree?

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