Vulnerability Details : CVE-2001-1291
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.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2001-1291
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 1.65%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 87 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2001-1291
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10.0
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
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10.0
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NIST |
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9.8
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CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
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5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2001-1291
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The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2001-1291
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855
3Com telnetd brute force attack CVE-2001-1291 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034
Broken Link;Exploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2001-1291
- cpe:2.3:o:3com:superstack_ii_ps_hub_40_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*