Windriver VxWorks up to 6.8 Hardcoded Credentials credentials management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Windriver VxWorks 5/5.5/6/6.4/6.8. This affects an unknown function of the component Hardcoded Credentials. Performing a manipulation results in credentials management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2010-2966. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Windriver VxWorks 5/5.5/6/6.4/6.8 (Hardware Driver Software). It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown processing of the component Hardcoded Credentials. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a credentials management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-255. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.

The weakness was shared 08/05/2010 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). The advisory is shared at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-2966 since 08/04/2010. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1552 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 42114†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27016†). The entry VDB-54250 is related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Credentials management
CWE: CWE-255
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/02/2010 🔍
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08/04/2010 +2 days 🔍
08/05/2010 +1 days 🔍
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09/06/2010 +32 days 🔍
03/19/2015 +1655 days 🔍
07/31/2024 +3422 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-2966 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-2966
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-54249
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SecurityFocus: 42114 - VxWorks Insecure Password Hashing Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 27016 - VxWorks 6.x and 5.x Allows Remote Attackers to Gain Access, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2015 14:37
Updated: 07/31/2024 16:01
Changes: 03/19/2015 14:37 (50), 03/03/2017 18:03 (9), 07/31/2024 16:01 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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