Alcatel ADSL Modem Unpassworded Access

high Nessus Plugin ID 10530

Synopsis

The remote modem has an account with no password set.

Description

The remote Alcatel ADSL modem has no password set.

An attacker could telnet to this modem and reconfigure it to lock you out. This could prevent you from using your Internet connection.

Solution

Telnet to this modem and set a strong password immediately.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 10530

File Name: alcatel_adsl.nasl

Version: 1.16

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 10/8/2000

Updated: 6/27/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 4/11/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1424

BID: 2568

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