CVE-2001-0163: Medium severity cisco aironet ap340 vulnerability
Published Jan 1, 2001
·Updated
Cisco AP340 base station produces predictable TCP Initial Sequence Numbers (ISNs), which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack TCP connections.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Cisco Aironet Ap340
Event History
Jan 1, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Apr 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0163?
CVE-2001-0163 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow TCP connection hijacking.
2
How do I fix CVE-2001-0163?
To mitigate CVE-2001-0163, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest software version that addresses the predictable TCP Initial Sequence Numbers.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2001-0163 enable?
CVE-2001-0163 allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack TCP connections due to predictable initial sequence numbers.
4
Which devices are affected by CVE-2001-0163?
CVE-2001-0163 specifically affects the Cisco Aironet AP340 model.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-0163 if I cannot apply a patch?
A potential workaround for CVE-2001-0163 includes implementing strong authentication mechanisms to reduce the risk of connection hijacking.