CVE-2001-1520

Published Dec 31, 2001 intel

Overview

CVE-2001-1520 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting intel xircom_rex_6000. It was published on December 31, 2001.

Technical Description

Xircom REX 6000 allows local users to obtain the 10 digit PIN by starting a serial monitor, connecting to the personal digital assistant (PDA) via Rextools, and capturing the cleartext PIN.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from intel. Update xircom_rex_6000 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status

References

Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0187.html Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7584.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3574 Ref archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-11/0187.html Ref www.iss.net/security_center/static/7584.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/3574

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1520?

CVE-2001-1520 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting intel xircom_rex_6000. It was published on December 31, 2001.

How severe is CVE-2001-1520?

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