CVE-2001-1291

high-risk
Published 2001-07-12

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.

Do I need to act?

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7.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
21011
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Affected Vendors

3Com

References (6)

Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957
Broken Link http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034
Third Party Advisory https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855
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/ 100
high-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 16/34 · Moderate
Exposure 5/34 · Minimal