CVE-2002-1272: Alcatel OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches running AOS 5.1.1 contains a back door telnet server that was intende...

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CVE-2002-1272 describes a development backdoor left in Alcatel OmniSwitch 7700/7800 switches running AOS 5.1.1. If reachable, a remote attacker could gain administrative privileges on the switch. This is old, but serious where legacy network equipment remains deployed. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running OmniSwitch 7700/7800 with AOS 5.1.1, especially where Telnet or management interfaces are reachable from user, partner, or internet-connected networks. Treat as urgent if affected switches remain in production. A successful compromise could give control over core network switching, enabling outages, traffic interception, or broader intrusion support. Mitigation focus: Inventory OmniSwitch 7700/7800 devices and identify AOS 5.1.1 deployments.; Check current Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise guidance for supported remediation or replacement.; Restrict Telnet and management-plane access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 30, 2026, 03:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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