Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

BID:5472

Info

Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 5472
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2002-1440
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Aug 14 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 11 2009 03:56PM
Credit: Vulnerability discovery credited to Keith T. Morgan <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Gateway GS-400 0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

The GS-400 is a storage machine distributed by Gateway.

A default vendor password of "0001n" is used on all GS-400 servers. This password is unchangeable via the administrative interface. This could allow an attacker with the ability to remotely connect to the server to gain unauthorized access.

Exploit / POC

Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

No exploit is required.

Solution / Fix

Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

Solution:
It has been reported that Gateway will not be fixing this issue, and has advised customers that they may return affected devices.

Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

References

Gateway GS-400 Server Default Administrator Password Vulnerability

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