Re: Pbx testing

From: lion nagar (lionbsd@gmail.com)
Date: Wed Jun 14 2006 - 14:19:51 EDT


Hi,

well a general list would be:

1. default passwords, almost all PBX's got default passwords on them,
some PBX's even got ftp servers on them to upload files, or delete
them...

2. supervisor console phone. most companies have at least 1 console
phone with access to administrative " feature access codes", some
would let you disable phones, move phone extensions, listening to
calls, divert calls ,etc... if you are really lucky and the system guy
is just "copy" extensions there might be even more than 1.

3. "call menu", scan the phone number range, try calling the reception
desk at night, you might get a voice recorded greeting you to enter an
extension, some of the administrators don't validate the digits
entered and you can abuse the system for long distance calls, or even
some of the "feature access codes" mentioned above.

4. most companies have their PBX connected to a phone line for
maintenance from a 3'rd party, installing licenses, maintenance,
etc... get that number and try getting in from home.

there are few more issues with PBX's, and some companies really
depends on the phone system for the company to work (call centers,
telemarketing, etc..) and since Internet has gone everywhere people
pay less attention to their telephone system, and leave a lot of
holes.

hope that helps a bit,
Lior

On 6/13/06, Grizzly <grizzly@bee-side.net> wrote:
> Hi list,
> have someone any idea about general pbx testing (assessment, pentest)?
> Thanks!
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