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.
Affected Software
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vxworks | Windriver | * | 6.8 (including) |
| Vxworks | Windriver | 5 (including) | 5 (including) |
| Vxworks | Windriver | 5.5 (including) | 5.5 (including) |
| Vxworks | Windriver | 6 (including) | 6 (including) |
| Vxworks | Windriver | 6.4 (including) | 6.4 (including) |
References
- http://blog.metasploit.com/2010/08/vxworks-vulnerabilities.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249
- 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/840249
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/MAPG-863QH9
- https://support.windriver.com/olsPortal/faces/maintenance/downloadDetails.jspx?contentId=033709