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Nortel Web Management Default Username and Password (ro/ro)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Searches for the existence of default username and password

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

It is possible to access the remote network device's web management console
by providing it with a its default username and password (ro/ro). This username
can be also used when accessing the device via SSH, telnet, rlogin, etc.

Solution : Set a strong password for this account or disable it
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Noam Rathaus

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