CVE-2001-1520

CVE-2001-1520 is a low-severity vulnerability in Intel Xircom Rex 6000 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Xircom REX 6000 allows local users to obtain the 10 digit PIN by starting a serial monitor, connecting to the personal digital assistant (PDA) via Rextools, and capturing the cleartext PIN.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1520?
Xircom REX 6000 allows local users to obtain the 10 digit PIN by starting a serial monitor, connecting to the personal digital assistant (PDA) via Rextools, and capturing the cleartext PIN.
How severe is CVE-2001-1520?
CVE-2001-1520 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2001-1520 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1520?
CVE-2001-1520 primarily affects Intel Xircom Rex 6000. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1520?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1520 published?
CVE-2001-1520 was published on 2001-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)