What is the CVSS score of CVE-2012-2441?

CVE-2012-2441 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (High). CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS exploitation probability: 28.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2012-2441?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2012-2441. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 28.4%.

Brute Force CVE-2012-2441

HIGH

Weak Password Requirements (CWE-521)

2012-04-28 cve@mitre.org

Brute Force Information Disclosure Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System

8.5

CVSS 2.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.5 HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Confidentiality

Integrity

Availability

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 28, 2012 - 00:55 cve.org

HIGH 8.5

DescriptionCVE.org

RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) SSH or (2) HTTPS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1803.

AnalysisAI

RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. Public exploit code available and EPSS exploitation probability 28.4%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-521. RuggedCom Rugged Operating System (ROS) before 3.3 has a factory account with a password derived from the MAC Address field in a banner, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access by performing a calculation on this address value, and then establishing a (1) SSH or (2) HTTPS session, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1803. Affected products include: Siemens Ruggedcom Rugged Operating System. Version information: before 3.3.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.