CVE-2012-1803
RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) 3.10.x and earlier has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in the banner, which...
- Published
- Apr 28, 2012
- Updated
- Aug 6, 2024
- Assigning CNA
- certcc
- Evidence observed
- Apr 24, 2012
Primary CVSS
nvd · CVSS 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:CModerate · next 30 days
- Percentile
- 98.9%
- Model date
- Sep 21, 2026
EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.
Summary
RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) 3.10.x and earlier has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in the banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) TELNET, (2) remote shell (aka rsh), or (3) serial-console session.
Sources
2- CVE-2012-1803Exploit
Critical vulnerability in Siemens RuggedCom ROS devices allowing attackers to derive a hidden factory account password from the device MAC address and gain unauthorized administrative access via TELNET, rsh, or serial interfaces. Affects ROS 3.10.x and earlier.
jc · hardware · Apr 24, 2012
Responsible use
Use vulnerability information only on systems you own or are authorized to test. Kitploit links to public research metadata and does not store exploit code or malicious payloads.