Tag: cve 2013 4786
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IPMI Vulnerability Exposes 24,650 Server Management Interfaces
A recent security researcher found that over 30% of server management interface passwords can be easily cracked using common wordlists and factory default patterns, exposing a massive 24,650 interfaces to potential threats. This startling vulnerability, CVE-2013-4786, allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive server management hardware.
Decades-Old BMC Flaw Exposes 24,000 Servers to Password Cracking
A decades-old security flaw in Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) interfaces is putting over 24,000 internet-exposed servers at risk of password cracking, thanks to a vulnerability that allows attackers to capture and crack authentication responses. This two-decade-old weakness, tracked as CVE-2013-4786, is a pressing concern for server administrators.