UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS - PERSISTENT CYBER THREATS AWARENESS
Poly is aware of persistent cyber threats targeting unified communications devices that have been deployed in an insecure manor where manufacturer provided default passwords or PINs have not been changed.
- Severity
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High
- Advisory ID
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PLYGN19-01
- Initial public release
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01/18/2019
- Last update
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03/07/2022
- Category
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Poly
Summary
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Cyber actors are scanning the internet for devices that are deployed, using default passwords and PINs. The malicious actors are attempting to gain unauthorized access to these devices to retrieve device and customer specific configuration information. This information may then be used to: Gain intelligence related to the network configuration of the environment where the device is deployed; and,
- Placing fraudulent international phone calls; or,
- Identify devices that are running outdated firmware that may contain vulnerabilities, allowing the cyber actor to leverage targeted attacks against the vulnerable device.
Resolution
Customers are encouraged to follow recommended best security practices:
SOLUTION
- Ensure that all default passwords have been changed; and,
- Monitor and review logs to identify unusual activity, including failed login attempts; and,
- Regularly patch and update systems and device firmware, these updates may include fixes that address vulnerabilities; and,
- Disable unnecessary or unused services; and,
- Configure firewalls and other network protection services to block traffic from unauthorized IP addresses; and,
- Periodically change passwords and use a strong password; and,
- Follow manufacture recommended best practices for a secure deployment.
WORKAROUND
There is no workaround.
Revision history
This document has been revised according to the following information.
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Version |
Description |
Date |
|---|---|---|
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2.0 |
Format changes |
03/04/2022 |
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1.1 |
Updated Acknowledgement |
01/24/2019 |
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1.0 |
Initial Release |
01/18/2019 |
Additional information
Follow these links for additional information.
- Third-party security patches
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Third-party security patches that are to be installed on systems running Poly software products should be applied in accordance with the customer's patch management policy.
- Contact
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Any customer using an affected system who is concerned about this vulnerability within their deployment should contact Poly Technical Support – (888) 248-4143, (916) 928-7561, or visit the Poly Support Site.
- Security bulletin archive
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To view released Security Bulletins, visit https://support.hp.com/security-bulletins.
It is strongly recommended that security related information being communicated to HP be encrypted using PGP, especially exploit information.
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