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BayTech RPC3 Telnet Daemon Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for authentication bypass vulnerability in BayTech RPC3 Telnet daemon

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote TELNET server is affected by an authentication bypass flaw.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of Bay Technical Associates RPC3
TELNET Daemon that lets a user bypass authentication by sending a
special set of keystrokes at the username prompt. Since BayTech RPC3
devices provide remote power management, this vulnerability enables an
attacker to cause a denial of service, shut down the device itself as
well as any connected devices.

See also :

http://marc.theaimsgroup.com/?l=bugtraq&m=111230568025271&w=2

Solution :

None at this time. Filter incoming traffic to port 23 on this device.

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 12955

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