Description
The loginDefaultEncrypt algorithm in loginLib in Wind River VxWorks before 6.9 does not properly support a large set of distinct possible passwords, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.8/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:NWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-863QH9
- https://support.windriver.com/olsPortal/faces/maintenance/downloadDetails.jspx?contentId=033709
- http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-863QH9
- https://support.windriver.com/olsPortal/faces/maintenance/downloadDetails.jspx?contentId=033709
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 5, 2010
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified