14754 : WWIV BBS Multiple Default Accounts
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
1991-11-18

Description

By default, WWIV BBS installs with two default passwords. The SYSOP account has a password of "SYSOP" and the !-@NETWORK@-! account has a blank default password which is publicly known and documented. This allows attackers to trivially access the program or system.

Classification

Location: Local / Remote, Dial-up Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Public

Solution

Immediately after installation, change all default install passwords to a unique and secure password. When possible, change default accounts to custom names as well.

Products

WWIV

Bulletin Board

Unknown or Unspecified

References

Generic Informational URL: http://software.bbsdocumentary.com/IBM/DOS/WWIV/feren.txt
Vendor URL: http://wss.wwiv.com/

Credit

Unknown or Incomplete

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