CVE-2008-1542: Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit (BSDU) has "topsecret" as its password for the root account, which a...

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CVE-2008-1542 describes an Airspan Base Station Distribution Unit with a publicly documented root password reachable through Telnet. If the management interface is exposed, an attacker could gain administrative control. The sources do not identify affected versions, a vendor patch, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy wireless or WiMAX infrastructure using Airspan BSDU equipment with Telnet management enabled or reachable from untrusted networks. Prioritize immediately if Airspan BSDU devices are reachable beyond a tightly controlled management network. Otherwise, treat as a legacy infrastructure exposure requiring discovery, segmentation review, and vendor guidance. Mitigation focus: Identify any Airspan BSDU assets in production or storage.; Disable Telnet management where possible.; Restrict management access to trusted administrative networks only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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