CVE-2008-7201: High severity Lantronix MSS485-T vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2009
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Updated

Lantronix MSS485-T allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unstable performance and service loss) via certain vulnerability scans, as demonstrated using (1) Nessus and (2) nmap.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Lantronix MSS485-T

Event History

Sep 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-7201?

CVE-2008-7201 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to unstable performance and service loss.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-7201?

To mitigate CVE-2008-7201, ensure that the Lantronix MSS485-T device is protected from vulnerability scans by restricting access to trusted IP addresses.

3

What types of attacks exploit CVE-2008-7201?

CVE-2008-7201 can be exploited through specific vulnerability scans, particularly those conducted using Nessus and nmap.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2008-7201?

CVE-2008-7201 affects users of the Lantronix MSS485-T device that has not been patched against this vulnerability.

5

Is there a public exploit available for CVE-2008-7201?

While there may not be a specific public exploit, the vulnerability can be demonstrated through scanning tools like Nessus and nmap.

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