CVE-2001-1293 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the web server of the 3Com HomeConnect Cable Modem External with USB (#3CR29223). This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by sending a crafted, long HTTP request, causing the device to crash. Rated with a CVSS score of 5.0 (Medium), the attack is network-based and low complexity, requiring no authentication, but only impacts availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:h:3com:3cr29223:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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