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CVE-2012-4577

10.0 · HIGH

The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account…

Published Aug 21, 2012korenixCWE-255EPSS 3.60%

Overview

CVE-2012-4577 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting korenix jetport. It was published on August 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH session.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from korenix. Update jetport to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-263-02Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-297-02Refwww.digitalbond.com/2012/06/13/korenix-and-oring-insecurityRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55196Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77992Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-263-02Refics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSA-12-297-02Refwww.digitalbond.com/2012/06/13/korenix-and-oring-insecurityRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/55196Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/77992

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4577?

CVE-2012-4577 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting korenix jetport. It was published on August 21, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-4577?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-4577?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from korenix. Update jetport to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-4577?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-4577 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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