CVE-2002-0628: High severity Polycom Viewstation 128 vulnerability

Published Jan 3, 2003
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Updated

The Telnet service for Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 does not restrict the number of failed login attempts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess usernames and passwords via a brute force attack.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Polycom Viewstation 128=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation 128=7.2
Polycom Viewstation 512=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation 512=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Dcp=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Dcp=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Fx Vs4000=4.1.5
Polycom Viewstation H.323=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation H.323=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Mp=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Mp=7.2
Polycom Viewstation Sp 384=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation Sp 384=7.2
Polycom Viewstation V.35=6.5.1
Polycom Viewstation V.35=7.2

Event History

Jan 3, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0628?

CVE-2002-0628 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for brute force attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0628?

To fix CVE-2002-0628, update the Polycom ViewStation to version 7.2.4 or later, which restricts the number of failed login attempts.

3

Which Polycom ViewStation models are affected by CVE-2002-0628?

CVE-2002-0628 affects Polycom ViewStation models that are version 6.5.1 and version 7.2.

4

What could happen if CVE-2002-0628 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2002-0628 could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the device through brute force attacks.

5

Is CVE-2002-0628 still relevant today?

While CVE-2002-0628 was identified over two decades ago, it remains relevant for users still operating outdated versions of the Polycom ViewStation.

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