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CVE-2001-1291

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 s…

Published Jul 12, 20013comCWE-307EPSS 8.90%

Overview

CVE-2001-1291 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3com superstack_ii_ps_hub_40_firmware. It was published on July 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3com. Update superstack_ii_ps_hub_40_firmware 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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/3034Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1291?

CVE-2001-1291 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting 3com superstack_ii_ps_hub_40_firmware. It was published on July 12, 2001 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2001-1291?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-1291?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from 3com. Update superstack_ii_ps_hub_40_firmware 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-2001-1291?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2001-1291 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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