Windows IT Pro is the authoritative and independent resource for windows nt, windows 2000, windows 2003, windows xp. Features a collection of resources and magazines for windows IT professionals.
  
  
  Advanced Search 


October 13, 2000

WinU Contains Backdoor Passwords

A Web Exclusive from Windows IT Pro
Steve Manzuik
Discoveries
InstantDoc #15877
Windows IT Pro
Email this Article
Printer Friendly
Reader Comments
Digg This
Del.icio.us
RSS
View this exclusive article with VIP access -- click here to join |
See More Security Articles Here | Reprints | Or sign up for our VIP Monthly Pass!


Reported October 13, 2000 by Nu Omega Tau

VERSIONS AFFECTED
  • WinU All Versions

DESCRIPTION

Backdoor passwords have been discovered in all WinU versions.

DEMONSTRATION

The following passwords have been found to offer backdoor access;

WinU 1.0-2.02:

KX98592V63 BARRY SMILER

WinU 3.2a:

LRTV5 BARRY SMILER

WinU 4.1-4.3:

R2NAX14 BARRY SMILER

WinU 5.1:

1FPW804 BARRY SMILER

Multiple versions:

barry smiler wrote this
gorilla obstacle ransom
pound negotiate family
green temple peppercorn
pensive resident jitterbug
cashier castle backfire
agency selective trooper
sweetheart quill logical
intensive grand poker
piano turnpike verify

VENDOR RESPONSE

The vendor has been notified but no public responses have been received.

CREDIT
 Discovered by Nu Omega Tau
 

End of Article

Reader Comments
Bardon released an upgrade to WinU which removes the backdoor passwords.
Version 5.2 of WinU and version 2.7 of Full Control fixes the backdoor passwords.
The upgrade is free if you have 5.x of WinU already. If you're running an earlier version,
better hope you have an active maintenence plan with Bardon. Everything is explained
on their website. http://www.bardon.com

Alan Holmes October 24, 2000

You must log on before posting a comment.

If you don't have a username & password, please register now.




Top Viewed ArticlesView all articles
Command Prompt Tricks

One reader shares his tip for setting up the command prompt to reflect a remote path. ...

PsExec

This freeware utility lets you execute processes on a remote system and redirect output to the local system. ...

How can I stop and start services from the command line?

...
Security Whitepapers The Impact of Messaging and Web Threats

Why SaaS is the Right Solution for Log Management

Protecting (You and) Your Data with Exchange Server 2007
Related Events How IE7 & The New Extended Validation SSL Certificates Impact Your Site

Top 10 Email Security Challenges and Solutions

Introduction to Identity Lifecycle Manager "2"

Check out our list of Free Email Newsletters!
Security eBooks Spam Fighting and Email Security for the 21st Century

Understanding and Leveraging Code Signing Technologies

A Guide to Windows Certification and Public Keys
Related Security Resources Become a VIP member of the Windows IT Pro community!
Get it all with the VIP CD and VIP access. A $500+ value for only $279!

Subscribe to Windows IT Pro!
Solve your toughest technical problems with our experts and access 10,000 + articles online. 30% off

Monthly Online Pass - Only $5.95!
Get instant access to 10,000+ articles from Windows IT Pro Magazine!

TechNet Virtual Labs
Evaluate and test Microsoft's newest products.



ADS BY GOOGLE

Job Openings in IT SPONSORED LINKS FEATURED LINKS
Register for Orion NPM v9 - Evaluation
Affordable, easy-to-use network performance management with SolarWinds Orion – Free Trial!

Want a Hardware-Independent Image?
Binary Research, the Ghost people, shows you how to clone with 1!

Maximize speed, performance and reliablity of your PCs and servers—automatically!
Speed Up Your PC! Try Diskeeper 2008 with InvisiTasking Free Now!

Order Your Fundamentals CD Today!
Register today for your in-depth copy of one of three Fundamental CDs on the following topics – Exchange, SQL, and SharePoint.
Windows IT Pro Home Register FAQ for Windows WinInfo News
Europe Edition About Us Contact Us/Customer Service Media Kit Affiliates / Licensing  
SQL Server Magazine Office & SharePoint Pro Windows Dev Pro IT Job Hound ITTV
IT Library Technology Resource Directory Connected Home Windows Excavator Windows SuperSite 
 
 Windows IT Pro is a Division of Penton Media Inc.
 Copyright © 2008 Penton Media, Inc., All rights reserved. Terms and Use | Privacy Statement | Reprints and Licensing