CVE-2012-4577

Name: CVE-2012-4577
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-08-21T18:55:01.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.60%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4577 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH session.. EPSS estimates a 3.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Linux firmware image on (1) Korenix Jetport 5600 series serial-device servers and (2) ORing Industrial DIN-Rail serial-device servers has a hardcoded password of "password" for the root account, which allows remote attackers to obtain administrative access via an SSH session.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.60%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Korenix	Jetport	5601
Korenix	Jetport	5601f
Korenix	Jetport	5604
Korenix	Jetport	5604i

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4577?

How severe is CVE-2012-4577?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4577 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4577?

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Source: NVD / NIST