CVE-2001-1520 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can capture cleartext PINs from Xircom REX 6000 devices by monitoring serial communications during PDA synchronization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-1520?
CVE-2001-1520 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1520?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Intel Xircom Rex 6000.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1520?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1520 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1520 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1520 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wfxh-w5c9-96vw.