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CVE-2001-1262

First published: Tue Aug 07 2001(Updated: )

Avaya Argent Office 2.1 compares a user-provided SNMP community string with the correct string only up to the length of the user-provided string, which allows remote attackers to bypass authentication with a 0 length community string.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avaya Argent Office=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2001-1262?

    CVE-2001-1262 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for authentication bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2001-1262?

    To fix CVE-2001-1262, update Avaya Argent Office to a version that correctly handles SNMP community strings.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2001-1262?

    CVE-2001-1262 specifically affects Avaya Argent Office version 2.1.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2001-1262 enable?

    CVE-2001-1262 enables remote attackers to bypass SNMP authentication.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1262?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2001-1262 is to implement IP filtering to restrict access to the SNMP interface.

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