31152 : Nortel Networks MIPCD Telnet Session Hijacking
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8 months ago

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Disclosure
Jan 06, 2007

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Unknown

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Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 The Nortel MIPCD contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to resume administrative telnet sessions. The issue is triggered when an administrator disconnects without properly logging out, which allows any user connecting via telnet to resume the administrative session. This may result in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.5 (11-19-2002) or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
Nortel Networks
Watch-list
MIPCD
Watch-list
 1.0.4

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