CVE-2001-1291

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.

Weakness classification

• CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts

Primary references

• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• cve@mitre.org — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Broken Link, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
• af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry