Avocent CCM connect command security bypass
| avocent-connect-security-bypass (22302) |  High Risk |
Description:
Avocent CCM could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by a vulnerability in the connect command. A remote attacker using Secure Shell (SSH) could connect directly to the console server and use the connect command to bypass security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the port.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Avocent CCM (2.3 or later), available from the Avocent FTP Web page. See References.
References:
- Avocent FTP Web page: FTP directory /public/product-upgrades/$ds1800/CCMx50%20Series/CCMx50%27s_AV_2.3/ at ftp.avocent.com.
- BID-14853: Data Center Resources Avocent CCM Privileged Port Access Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2005-2984: Avocent CCM console server running firmware 2.1 CCM4850 allows remote authenticated attackers to bypass port restrictions by connecting to the server via SSH and using the connect command to access the serial port.
- SA16836: Avocent CCM Port Access Control Bypass Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Avocent CCM4850 2.1
Reported:
Sep 16, 2005
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