Ruggedcom · Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System · CVE-2012-1803
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) versions 3.10.x and earlier
**Description**
The issue allows remote attackers to obtain access by calculating a password derived from the MAC Address field in the banner, and then establishing a session via TELNET, remote shell (rsh), or serial-console.
**Recommendations**
For versions 3.10.x and earlier, consider disabling remote access via TELNET, rsh, and serial-console until a fix is available. Restrict access to the factory account to minimize the risk of exploitation.