Sybase ASA Default Database Password

high Nessus Plugin ID 25927

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Synopsis

It is possible to connect to the remote database service using default credentials.

Description

The remote Sybase SQL Anywhere / Adaptive Server Anywhere server uses default credentials ('DBA' / 'SQL'). An attacker may use this flaw to execute commands against the remote host, as well as read your database content.

Solution

Change the default password.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 25927

File Name: sybase_asa_default_password.nasl

Version: 1.12

Type: remote

Family: Databases

Published: 8/22/2007

Updated: 4/18/2023

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS Score Rationale: Score from an analysis done by tenable

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS Score Source: manual

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.3

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:sybase:sql_anywhere

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

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