PT-2002-2231 · Alcatel · Alcatel Omniswitch 7700/7800

Published 2002-12-11 · Updated 2017-10-10 · CVE-2002-1272

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Alcatel OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches version 5.1.1

Description: The issue concerns a back door telnet server that was intended for development purposes but not removed before distribution. This allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges.

Recommendations: For version 5.1.1, consider disabling the telnet server as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the administrative interface to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2002-1272

Affected Products

Alcatel Omniswitch 7700/7800

References · 5

• http://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/181721 · Patch
• http://cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-32.html · Patch
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1272 · Security Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10664 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/6220 · Note