Signature Detail
Short Name |
TELNET:USER:OUTOFBOX |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
TELNET |
Keywords |
"OutOfBox" |
Release Date |
2003/04/22 |
Update Number |
1213 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
TELNET User: "OutOfBox"
This signature detects attempts to TELNET to a Silicon Graphics system and login using the user name "OutOfBox," a default "example account" with no password. SGI provides example accounts that do not have passwords for local access only. A successful attempt can allow an attacker to take control of SGI products.
Extended Description
The default username/password pair for SGI products allows an attacker to take control of SGI products.
References
- CVE: CVE-1999-0502