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Use of Hard-coded Credentials

CVE-2018-9083

High
8.1/10

Summary

In System Management Module (SMM) versions prior to 1.06, the SMM contains weak default root credentials which could be used to log in to the device OS -- if the attacker manages to enable SSH or Telnet connections via some other vulnerability.

  • HIGH
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • NONE
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-798 - Use of Hard-coded Credentials

The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published