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Dell Remote Access Controller Default Password (calvin) for 'root' Account

critical Nessus Plugin ID 35029

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Synopsis

The remote web server is protected using a known set of credentials.

Description

Nessus was able to gain access to the Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller (iDRAC) using a known set of credentials ('root' / 'calvin'). A remote attacker can exploit this issue to take full control of the hardware.

Solution

Change the password or disable this account.

See Also

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_DRAC

http://www.nessus.org/u?3905db92

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 35029

File Name: drac_default_credentials.nasl

Version: 1.33

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 12/3/2008

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/h:dell:remote_access_card, cpe:/h:dell:idrac6, cpe:/h:dell:idrac7

Required KB Items: installed_sw/iDRAC

Excluded KB Items: global_settings/supplied_logins_only