CVE-2012-4577: Critical severity korenix jetport vulnerability

Published Aug 21, 2012
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Updated

The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH session.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Korenix Jetport=5601
Korenix Jetport=5601f
Korenix Jetport=5604
Korenix Jetport=5604i

Event History

Aug 21, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-4577?

CVE-2012-4577 has a high severity due to the presence of a hardcoded password that allows unauthorized remote access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-4577?

To fix CVE-2012-4577, change the hardcoded root password from 'password' to a strong, unique password on affected devices.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2012-4577?

CVE-2012-4577 affects the Korenix Jetport 5600 series and ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers.

4

Can CVE-2012-4577 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-4577 can be exploited remotely via an SSH session due to the hardcoded root password.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-4577?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2012-4577, but changing the hardcoded password is the recommended mitigation.

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