high
7.5
CWE
255
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1844

First published: Thu Mar 22 2012(Updated: )

The Quantum Scalar i500 tape library with firmware before i7.0.3 (604G.GS00100), also distributed as the Dell ML6000 tape library with firmware before A20-00 (590G.GS00100) and the IBM TS3310 tape library with firmware before R6C (606G.GS001), uses default passwords for unspecified user accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware<=i7.0.2
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i2
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i3
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i3.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i4
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i5
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i5.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i6
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i6.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i7
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=i7.0.1
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=sp4
Quantum Scalar I500 Firmware=sp4.2
Quantum Scalar i500=5u
Quantum Scalar i500=14u
Quantum Scalar i500=23u
Dell Powervault ML6000 Firmware=585g.gs003
Dell Powervault ML6000=32u
Dell Powervault ML6000=41u
Dell Powervault ML6010=5u
Dell PowerVault ML6020=14u
Dell Powervault Ml6030=23u
Ibm Ts3310 Tape Library Firmware<=605g.g002
IBM TS3310 Tape Library=3573
IBM TS3310 Tape Library=3576

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1844?

    The severity of CVE-2012-1844 is classified as high due to the use of default passwords for various user accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1844?

    To fix CVE-2012-1844, update the firmware of the Quantum Scalar i500, Dell ML6000, or IBM TS3310 to the latest version that addresses the default password issue.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2012-1844?

    CVE-2012-1844 affects Quantum Scalar i500 firmware versions below i7.0.3, Dell ML6000 firmware versions below A20-00, and IBM TS3310 firmware versions below R6C.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2012-1844?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2012-1844 is to immediately change the default passwords of the accounts in your affected systems.

  • What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2012-1844?

    Failing to address CVE-2012-1844 leaves systems vulnerable to unauthorized access and exploitation due to weak security practices.

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