Vulnerability Description
RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) 3.10.x and earlier has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in the banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) TELNET, (2) remote shell (aka rsh), or (3) serial-console session.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System | >= 3.2.0, <= 3.10.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0186.htmlBroken Link
- http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/backdoor-in-mission-critical-hardwaThird Party Advisory
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-146-01AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2012/Apr/277ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18779ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/889195Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-8RCPENThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.ruggedcom.com/productbulletin/ros-security-page/Broken LinkVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53215Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/pdf/ICS-ALERT-12-116-01A.pdfBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2012/04/ruggedcom-backdoor/Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/75120Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-04/0186.htmlBroken Link
- http://arstechnica.com/business/news/2012/04/backdoor-in-mission-critical-hardwaThird Party Advisory
- http://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-146-01AThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-1803?
CVE-2012-1803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) 3.10.x and earlier has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in the banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain ...
How severe is CVE-2012-1803?
CVE-2012-1803 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1803?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System.