MEDIUM
CVE-2001-0888
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 21, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Atmel Firmware 1.3 Wireless Access Point (WAP) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a SNMP request with (1) a community string other than "public" or (2) an unknown OID, which causes the WAP to deny subsequent SNMP requests.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-0888 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3734Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3734Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2001-0888
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 21, 2001
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-0888 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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