CWE
287
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-1329

First published: Thu Mar 03 2016(Updated: )

Cisco NX-OS 6.0(2)U6(1) through 6.0(2)U6(5) on Nexus 3000 devices and 6.0(2)A6(1) through 6.0(2)A6(5) and 6.0(2)A7(1) on Nexus 3500 devices has hardcoded credentials, which allows remote attackers to obtain root privileges via a (1) TELNET or (2) SSH session, aka Bug ID CSCuy25800.

Credit: ykramarz@cisco.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cisco Nexus 3048 Firmware
Cisco Nexus 3064 Firmware
Cisco Nexus 3064
Cisco Nexus 3064-X Firmware
Samsung X14J eu=t-ms14jakucb-1102.5
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=snv_124
Zyxel GS1900-10HP firmware<2.50\(aazi.0\)c0
zzinc KeyMouse=3.08
Cisco Nexus 3524-xl
Cisco Nexus 3548-X/XL Firmware

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-1329?

    CVE-2016-1329 has a critical severity level due to the exposure of hardcoded credentials allowing unauthorized access.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-1329?

    To mitigate CVE-2016-1329, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the Cisco NX-OS operating system.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2016-1329?

    CVE-2016-1329 affects Cisco Nexus 3000 and 3500 series devices running specific versions of NX-OS.

  • Can CVE-2016-1329 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-1329 can be exploited remotely via TELNET or SSH sessions due to hardcoded credentials.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1329?

    Exploitation of CVE-2016-1329 can lead to unauthorized root access, allowing attackers to take full control of the affected devices.

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