CVE-2001-1291 – 3Com SuperStack II PS Hub 40 - TelnetD Weak Password Protection

https://notcve.org/view.php?id=CVE-2001-1291

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. • https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21011 http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/196957 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3034 https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6855 • CWE-307: Improper Restriction of Excessive Authentication Attempts •