CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1691

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Alcatel OmniPCX 4400 installs known user accounts and passwords in the /etc/password file by default, allowing remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.

Risk Assessment

The risk to the organization is that remote attackers can easily gain access to the system, potentially leading to data theft or other malicious activities.

Recommendation

It is recommended to change the default passwords and implement additional security measures to restrict access to the system.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Alcatel OmniPCX 4400 installs known user accounts and passwords in the /etc/password file by default, which allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS