This has come up a few times. If you have read/write SNMP access then it's pretty simple.
You can set a new password, or update running config in any other way using OID 1.3.6.1.4.1.9.2.1.53.x.x.x.x <file> The x.x.x.x specifies a tftp server and file specifies a file to UPLOAD to the router. This file could contain perhaps one line: 'enable secret password' This then resets the Cisco enable password to 'password' within running config so no reboot etc. is needed and yer existing config is untouched. regards Greg Jones > -----Original Message----- > From: Rob Iles [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 05 January 2002 18:20 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Cisco 2501 Router > > > Al, I appreciate this doesn't pertain to pen-testing exactly, > but I hope > the expertise of list members may be able to assist me. If > you choose not > to pass it, I'd quite understand! > > Thanks. > > > List, > I am in the unfortunate (some would say careless) > position of not having > the password for one of our critical Cisco 2501 Routers. > Does anyone know > of a way to obtain the password? Wiping the configuration > completely is > not an option. I have SNMP access to the device, and can also > connect via > a console cable if necessary. > > Any assistance *greatly* appreciated! > > Regards, > > RI. > ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- This list is provided by the SecurityFocus Security Intelligence Alert (SIA) Service. For more information on SecurityFocus' SIA service which automatically alerts you to the latest security vulnerabilities please see: https://alerts.securityfocus.com/
