CVE-2002-0626: Critical severity Polycom Viewstation 512 vulnerability
Published Jan 3, 2003
·Updated
Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 has a default null password for the administrator account, which allows arbitrary users to conduct unauthorized activities.
Affected Software
15 affected components
Polycom Viewstation 512=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation H.323=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Sp 384=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Mp=7.2
Polycom Viewstation H.323=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation 128=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Dcp=7.2
Polycom Viewstation V.35=7.2
Polycom Viewstation 512=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Sp 384=7.2
Polycom Viewstation V.35=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Fx Vs4000=4.1.5
Polycom Viewstation 128=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Dcp=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Mp=6.5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jan 3, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0626?
CVE-2002-0626 is considered high severity due to the presence of a default null password for the administrator account.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0626?
To fix CVE-2002-0626, change the default null password to a strong, unique password immediately.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2002-0626?
CVE-2002-0626 affects Polycom ViewStation versions 6.5.1 and 7.2 across various models.
4
What risks are associated with CVE-2002-0626?
The risks associated with CVE-2002-0626 include unauthorized access and control over the Polycom ViewStation devices.
5
Is there any workaround for CVE-2002-0626?
The only effective workaround for CVE-2002-0626 is to change the default administrator password as soon as possible.