CVE-2025-34197: Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Undocumented Local Account with Hardcoded Password and Passwordless sudo
Vasion Print (formerly PrinterLogic) Virtual Appliance Host versions prior to 22.0.951, Application prior to 20.0.2368 (VA and SaaS deployments) contain an undocumented local user account named ubuntu with a preset password and a sudoers entry granting that account passwordless root privileges (ubuntu ALL=(ALL) NOPASSWD: ALL). Anyone who knows the hardcoded password can obtain root privileges via local console or equivalent administrative access, enabling local privilege escalation. This vulnerability has been identified by the vendor as: V-2024-010 — Hardcoded Linux Password. NOTE: The patch for this vulnerability is reported to be incomplete: /etc/shadow was remediated but /etc/sudoers remains vulnerable.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-34197?
CVE-2025-34197 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the presence of a hardcoded local user account with passwordless root access.
How do I fix CVE-2025-34197?
To fix CVE-2025-34197, update your Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host to version 22.0.951 or later, or the application to version 20.0.2368 or later.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-34197?
The risks associated with CVE-2025-34197 include unauthorized access to the system and potential compromise of sensitive data due to the passwordless root access.
What is affected by CVE-2025-34197?
CVE-2025-34197 affects Vasion Print Virtual Appliance Host versions prior to 22.0.951 and the application prior to version 20.0.2368.
Is CVE-2025-34197 specific to certain deployments?
Yes, CVE-2025-34197 is specific to both VA and SaaS deployments of Vasion Print.