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SyBase SQL Anywhere Server Default Password Vulnerability



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General Info


TC: 12063
Description: SyBase SQL Anywhere Database server is a very popular database server which sees widespread use throughout the world.
A vulnerability exists in the default installation of the SQL Anywhere database which creates a default user/password pairing ("dba"/"sql"). This default configuration can easily be discovered and accessed remotely by an attacker and, upon discovery possibly exploited to the total compromise of the target system.
TC Impact: Gather Info
Service: SyBase SQL Anywhere



Specific Operations and Actions:


Vulnerability Publication: N.A.
Advisory Copyright: N.A.
Summary: A remote attacker can possibly cause a total compromise of your SQL Anywhere database server.
Risk: High
CVSS 2.0 metrics: Access Vector: Network
Access Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality Impact: Partial
Integrity Impact: Partial
Availability Impact: Partial
CVSS 2.0 Base Score: 7.5
Vulnerability Impact: Gain Root
Host Impact: A remote attacker might totally compromise your database server.
Nature of Remediation: Change the configuration.
Step required to fix the reported vulnerability:

***** Solution type: Update Configuration *****

Change the default password.



Glossary and References :


References:
* MISC: Vendor site
http://www.sybase.com

CVE Link: GENERIC-MAP-NOMATCH
CVE Compatible

Glossary: Password
SQL
TCP


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