CVE-2012-2441: High severity siemens ruggedcom rugged operating system vulnerability

Published Apr 28, 2012
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Updated

RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) SSH or (2) HTTPS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1803.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System<3.3.0

Event History

Apr 28, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2441?

CVE-2012-2441 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to the RuggedCom Rugged Operating System.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-2441?

To fix CVE-2012-2441, upgrade to RuggedCom Rugged Operating System version 3.3 or later.

3

What are the risks associated with CVE-2012-2441?

The risks associated with CVE-2012-2441 include potential remote exploitation leading to unauthorized access to critical network devices.

4

Which systems are affected by CVE-2012-2441?

CVE-2012-2441 affects RuggedCom Rugged Operating System versions prior to 3.3.

5

Can CVE-2012-2441 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-2441 can be exploited remotely by an attacker using the derived password functionality.

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