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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. |
Impact | Serious. Unauthorized administrative access to the device. |
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. |
Affected Systems | APC WEB/SNMP Management Card (9606) Firmware 3.0 and 3.0.1 |
Attack Scenarios | An attacker may try to use this password and username combination to gain access to an affected device. |
Ease of Attack | Simple. |
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. |
Additional References | |
Rule References | bugtraq: 9681 cve: 2004-0311 nessus: 12066 |
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DID:821805
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