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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2010-2966

The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which m...

Vulnerability Description

The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WindriverVxworks<= 6.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-255

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-2966?

CVE-2010-2966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which m...

How severe is CVE-2010-2966?

CVE-2010-2966 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Windriver Vxworks.