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CVE-2001-1253

4.6 · MEDIUM

Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.

Published Sep 27, 2001com2001EPSS 0.31%

Overview

CVE-2001-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting com2001 alexis_server. It was published on September 27, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Alexis 2.0 and 2.1 in COM2001 InternetPBX stores voicemail passwords in plain text in the com2001.ini file, which could allow local users to make long distance calls as other users.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from com2001. Update alexis_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/217200Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7205.phpRefonline.securityfocus.com/archive/1/217200Refwww.iss.net/security_center/static/7205.php

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1253?

CVE-2001-1253 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting com2001 alexis_server. It was published on September 27, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-1253?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1253?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from com2001. Update alexis_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2001-1253?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1253 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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