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OptiSwitch User Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA9131
Release Date: 2003-06-27
Last Update: 2003-07-07
Popularity: 5,548 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Unpatched

OS:OptiSwitch 400 Series
OptiSwitch 800 Series

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in OptiSwitch, which may allow malicious people to gain access to the device.

Reportedly, it is possible to bypass the user authentication when connecting to the device via telnet or the console by pressing Ctrl+C followed by two carriage returns.

NOTE: The vendor has reported that they are unable to confirm the issue.

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