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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.106450
Category:CISCO
Title:Cisco IOS XR Software Default Credentials Vulnerability (cisco-sa-20161207-iosxr)
Summary:A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an; authenticated, local attacker to log in to the device with the privileges of the root user.
Description:Summary:
A vulnerability in Cisco IOS XR Software could allow an
authenticated, local attacker to log in to the device with the privileges of the root user.

Vulnerability Insight:
The vulnerability is due to a user account that has a default
and static password. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to the affected
system using this default account.

Vulnerability Impact:
An exploit could allow the attacker to log in with the default
credentials, allowing the attacker to gain complete control of the underlying operating system.

Solution:
See the referenced vendor advisory for a solution.

CVSS Score:
7.2

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2016-9215
BugTraq ID: 94812
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94812
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037418
CopyrightCopyright (C) 2016 Greenbone Networks GmbH

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