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CVE-2001-1291

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Published: Jul 12, 2001Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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9.8
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

3com
1 product
Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40 Firmware
Configuration A
1 vulnerable · 1 platform
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40 Firmware
All versions
Running on/withPlatform Versions
3com
Superstack Ii Ps Hub 40
All versions

Related CWEs

CWE-307
Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts
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.

References (6)

Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Broken LinkExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken LinkExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

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