[NEWS] Planet Network Switch Default Administrative User

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Date: 11/16/03

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      Planet Network Switch Default Administrative User
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    SUMMARY

    Planet Network Switches includes undocumented administrative account that
    allows remote unauthorized access. This default user cannot be removed, or
    controlled.

    DETAILS

    Vulnerable systems:
     * Planet Technology WGSD-1020
     * Planet Technology WSW-2401

    There is a backdoor account in Planet Network Switch, its username is
    'superuser' and its password is 'planet'. The account is accessible via
    any VLAN connection.

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The information has been provided by <mailto:maestro@datacom.natm.ru>
    Sergey Goncharov.

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