CVE-2001-1291

9.8 CRITICAL

Published: July 12, 2001 Modified: April 16, 2026

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

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

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Broken Link Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

9.8 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

7.2%

92th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-307

Affected Vendors

3com

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