Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

BID:6052

Info

Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 6052
Class: Configuration Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 26 2002 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 26 2002 12:00AM
Credit: Vulnerability discovery credited to "UkR security team" <[email protected]>.
Vulnerable: Apple 12/640 TCP/IP Configuration Utility
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

The 12/640 PS LaserWriter is a Postscript capable printer distributed by Apple.

It has been reported that the TCP/IP Configuration Utility for the 12/640 PS does not provide a secure default configuration when used with the device. When the tool is used to configure a printer, the device does not require the setting of a telnet server password. This may allow unauthorized remote access to the device.

Exploit / POC

Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

No exploit is required for this vulnerability.

Solution / Fix

Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

Solution:
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]>.

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Apple 12/640 PS LaserWriter TCP/IP Configuration Utility Telnet Server Password Vulnerability

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