CVE-2001-1291 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
3Com	Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40 Firmware	-
3Com	Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034Broken LinkExploitThird Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2001-1291?

CVE-2001-1291 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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 serv...

How severe is CVE-2001-1291?

CVE-2001-1291 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1291?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: 3Com Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40 Firmware, 3Com Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40.