CVE-2002-2373 (GCVE-0-2002-2373)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2007-10-31 16:00 – Updated: 2024-09-16 19:14
VLAI
Summary
The default configuration of the TCP/IP printer configuration utility in Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS printer contains a blank Telnet password, which allows remote attackers to gain access.
Severity
No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • n/a
Assigner
References
URL Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/297250 mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6052 vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10476.php vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
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