CVE-2001-1484: High severity Alcatel Speed Touch Adsl Modem vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2001
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Updated

Alcatel ADSL modems allow remote attackers to access the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) to modify firmware and configuration via a bounce attack from a system on the local area network (LAN) side, which is allowed to access TFTP without authentication.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Alcatel Speed Touch Adsl Modem=home
Alcatel Adsl Modem 1000

Event History

Dec 31, 2001
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jun 21, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1484?

CVE-2001-1484 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by remote attackers.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1484?

To mitigate CVE-2001-1484, disable TFTP access on the Alcatel ADSL modems or configure strict access controls.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2001-1484?

CVE-2001-1484 affects the Alcatel Speed Touch ADSL modem and Alcatel ADSL Modem 1000.

4

Can CVE-2001-1484 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1484 can be exploited remotely via a bounce attack from a local area network system.

5

What actions can an attacker perform due to CVE-2001-1484?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2001-1484 can modify the firmware and configuration of the ADSL modem without authentication.

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