How severe is CVE-2001-0270?

CVE-2001-0270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0270 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0270?

CVE-2001-0270 primarily affects Marconi Forethought. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0270?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0270 published?

CVE-2001-0270 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0270

CVE-2001-0270 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Marconi Forethought with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Marconi Forethought
Published: 2001-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Marconi ASX-1000 ASX switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the telnet and web management interfaces via a malformed packet with the SYN-FIN and More Fragments attributes set.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0270?: Marconi ASX-1000 ASX switches allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service in the telnet and web management interfaces via a malformed packet with the SYN-FIN and More Fragments attributes set.
How severe is CVE-2001-0270?: CVE-2001-0270 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0270 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0270?: CVE-2001-0270 primarily affects Marconi Forethought. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0270?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0270 published?: CVE-2001-0270 was published on 2001-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:marconi:forethought:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:marconi:asx-1000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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