CVE-2001-0514: High severity LinkSys WAP11 vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2001
·
Updated

SNMP service in Atmel 802.11b VNET-B Access Point 1.3 and earlier, as used in Netgear ME102 and Linksys WAP11, accepts arbitrary community strings with requested MIB modifications, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information such as WEP keys, cause a denial of service, or gain access to the network.

Affected Software

3 affected components
LinkSys WAP11
Netgear ME102
Atmel 802.11b VNET-B Access Point<=1.3

Event History

Jul 21, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Mar 9, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0514?

CVE-2001-0514 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to access sensitive information and disrupt service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0514?

To fix CVE-2001-0514, upgrade the Atmel 802.11b VNET-B Access Point firmware to a version later than 1.3 to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2001-0514?

The devices affected by CVE-2001-0514 include the Linksys WAP11, Netgear ME102, and Atmel 802.11b VNET-B Access Point up to version 1.3.

4

What can attackers achieve through CVE-2001-0514?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2001-0514 can gain access to sensitive data such as WEP keys, perform denial of service attacks, or potentially gain unauthorized access.

5

Is CVE-2001-0514 still a relevant threat today?

While CVE-2001-0514 primarily affects older devices, any operational equipment still using vulnerable firmware can still be at risk.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203