What is the severity of CVE-2001-0157?

CVE-2001-0157 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0157?

To mitigate CVE-2001-0157, ensure that Palm OS devices are upgraded to a version later than 3.5.2 to eliminate the debugging utility backdoor.

Who is impacted by CVE-2001-0157?

CVE-2001-0157 affects users of Palm OS 3.5.2 and earlier who have physical access to the device.

Can CVE-2001-0157 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2001-0157 requires physical access to the device for exploitation, making remote attacks impossible.

What type of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157?

Devices running Palm OS versions 3.5.2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157 due to the backdoor debugging utility.

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CVE-2001-0157

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

7/5/2001

8/8/2024

CVE-2001-0157

First published: Mon May 07 2001(Updated: )

Debugging utility in the backdoor mode of Palm OS 3.5.2 and earlier allows attackers with physical access to a Palm device to bypass access restrictions and obtain passwords, even if the system lockout mechanism is enabled.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Palm Palm Os	=3.5.2

Remedy

http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a030101-1.txt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0157?
CVE-2001-0157 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0157?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0157, ensure that Palm OS devices are upgraded to a version later than 3.5.2 to eliminate the debugging utility backdoor.
Who is impacted by CVE-2001-0157?
CVE-2001-0157 affects users of Palm OS 3.5.2 and earlier who have physical access to the device.
Can CVE-2001-0157 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0157 requires physical access to the device for exploitation, making remote attacks impossible.
What type of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157?
Devices running Palm OS versions 3.5.2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157 due to the backdoor debugging utility.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0157?
CVE-2001-0157 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0157?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0157, ensure that Palm OS devices are upgraded to a version later than 3.5.2 to eliminate the debugging utility backdoor.
Who is impacted by CVE-2001-0157?
CVE-2001-0157 affects users of Palm OS 3.5.2 and earlier who have physical access to the device.
Can CVE-2001-0157 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2001-0157 requires physical access to the device for exploitation, making remote attacks impossible.
What type of devices are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157?
Devices running Palm OS versions 3.5.2 and earlier are vulnerable to CVE-2001-0157 due to the backdoor debugging utility.