CVE-2001-0161 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Cisco 340-series Aironet access point using firmware 11.01 does not use 6 of the 24 available IV bits for WEP encryption, which makes it easier for remote attackers to mount brute force attacks.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Aironet	340-series

References

http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~seny/pubs/wince802.pdfExploitVendor Advisory
http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~seny/pubs/wince802.pdfExploitVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-0161?

CVE-2001-0161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cisco 340-series Aironet access point using firmware 11.01 does not use 6 of the 24 available IV bits for WEP encryption, which makes it easier for remote attackers to mount brute force attacks.

How severe is CVE-2001-0161?

CVE-2001-0161 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0161?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cisco Aironet.