CVE-2001-1291

Public Exploit

Description

The telnet server for 3Com hardware such as PS40 SuperStack II does not delay or disconnect remote attackers who provide an incorrect username or password, which makes it easier to break into the server via brute force password guessing.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 9.89% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957 mailing list vendor advisory vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034 vendor advisory exploit vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1291?
CVE-2001-1291 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1291?
To fix CVE-2001-1291, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1291 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2001-1291 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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