NCR Aloha POS VNC Server 'aloha' Default Password

critical Nessus Plugin ID 108717

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Synopsis

A VNC server running on the remote host is secured with a default password.

Description

The VNC server running on the remote NCR Aloha POS device is secured with a default password. Nessus was able to login using VNC authentication with a password of 'aloha'. A remote, unauthenticated attacker could exploit this to take control of the system.

Solution

Secure the VNC service with a strong password.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 108717

File Name: ncr_aloha_vnc_default_password.nasl

Version: 1.2

Type: remote

Family: Misc.

Published: 3/29/2018

Updated: 11/15/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/a:ncr:aloha_pos, x-cpe:/a:ibertech:aloha_pos

Required KB Items: installed_sw/NCR Aloha POS

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Exploited by Nessus: true

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