CVE-2001-1339
CWE-307Published: May 24, 2001· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP telnet service does not delay or disconnect users from the service when bad passwords are entered, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct brute force password guessing attacks.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2001-1339 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2001-1339. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2001-1339 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts