GEN:SID | 1:2406 |
Message | TELNET APC SmartSlot default admin account attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to access an APC device using a known default administrative account and password via Telnet.
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Impact | Serious. Unauthorized administrative access to the device.
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Detailed Information | The APC Management card uses a known default administrative name and password. This rule generates an event when these credentials are used in a Telnet session. If this account and password have not been changed this can lead to unauthorized administrative access to the device.
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Affected Systems | APC WEB/SNMP Management Card (9606) Firmware 3.0 and 3.0.1
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Attack Scenarios | An attacker may try to use this password and username combination to gain access to an affected device.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Ensure the system is using an up to date version of the software and has had all vendor supplied patches applied.
Change the administrative account username and password.
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Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 9681
cve: 2004-0311
nessus: 12066
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