Polycom ViewStation password is blank
| viewstation-default-blank-password (9347) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Polycom ViewStation administrator account password is blank. Polycom ViewStation could allow an attacker to change the pasword to gain administrative access to the device or to videoconference links.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
Remedy:
Configure strong passwords on the Polycom ViewStation device.
Refer to Internet Security Systems Security Advisory, September 4, 2002 for upgrade and workaround information. See References.
References:
- CIAC Information Bulletin M-123: Polycom Videoconferencing Remote Vulnerabilities.
- Internet Security Systems Security Advisory, September 4, 2002: Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities in Polycom Videoconferencing Products.
- Polycom Security Advisory 02-001: Disabling Remote Access on Polycom ViewStation Systems.
- Polycom Web site: Polycom Worldwide Resource Center.
- BID-5631: Polycom ViewStation Null Default Password Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-0626: Polycom ViewStation before 7.2.4 has a default null password for the administrator account, which allows arbitrary users to conduct unauthorized activities.
- OSVDB ID: 11887: Polycom ViewStation Administrator Account Default Null Password
Platforms Affected:
- Polycom Viewstation 128 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation 128 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation 512 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation 512 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation DCP 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation DCP 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation FX VS 4000 4.1.5
- Polycom Viewstation H.323 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation H.323 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation MP 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation MP 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation SP 384 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation SP 384 7.2
- Polycom Viewstation V.35 6.5.1
- Polycom Viewstation V.35 7.2
Reported:
Sep 04, 2002
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