Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published Jul 12, 2001· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2001-1291
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.
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3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034nvdBroken LinkExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957nvdBroken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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