What is the severity of CVE-2011-1623?

CVE-2011-1623 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a default root password.

How do I fix CVE-2011-1623?

To fix CVE-2011-1623, change the default root password on affected Cisco Media Processing Software installations.

Who is affected by CVE-2011-1623?

CVE-2011-1623 affects users of Cisco Media Processing Software versions prior to 1.2 on Media Experience Engine 5600 devices.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1623?

CVE-2011-1623 can be exploited through local console access, SSH sessions, or TELNET sessions by context-dependent attackers.

What is the common name for CVE-2011-1623?

CVE-2011-1623 is commonly referred to as the default root password vulnerability in Cisco Media Processing Software.

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CVE-2011-1623

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2/6/2011

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-1623

First published: Thu Jun 02 2011(Updated: )

Cisco Media Processing Software before 1.2 on Media Experience Engine (MXE) 5600 devices has a default root password, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain access via (1) the local console, (2) an SSH session, or (3) a TELNET session, aka Bug ID CSCto77737.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Cisco Media Processing Software	<=1.1.3
Cisco Media Processing Software	=1.0.0
Cisco Media Processing Software	=1.0.1
Cisco Media Processing Software	=1.1.0
Cisco Media Processing Software	=1.1.1
Cisco Media Experience Engine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a default root password.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1623?
To fix CVE-2011-1623, change the default root password on affected Cisco Media Processing Software installations.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 affects users of Cisco Media Processing Software versions prior to 1.2 on Media Experience Engine 5600 devices.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 can be exploited through local console access, SSH sessions, or TELNET sessions by context-dependent attackers.
What is the common name for CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 is commonly referred to as the default root password vulnerability in Cisco Media Processing Software.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a default root password.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1623?
To fix CVE-2011-1623, change the default root password on affected Cisco Media Processing Software installations.
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 affects users of Cisco Media Processing Software versions prior to 1.2 on Media Experience Engine 5600 devices.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 can be exploited through local console access, SSH sessions, or TELNET sessions by context-dependent attackers.
What is the common name for CVE-2011-1623?
CVE-2011-1623 is commonly referred to as the default root password vulnerability in Cisco Media Processing Software.