CVE-2001-1293 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the 3com HomeConnect Cable Modem web server by sending a long HTTP request, causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1293?
CVE-2001-1293 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in web server of 3com HomeConnect Cable Modem External with USB (#3CR29223) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long HTTP request.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1293?
It affects 1 product.
Products include 3com 3cr29223.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1293?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1293 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-1293 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1293 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6p49-hfx6-2v9x.