CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0619

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Lucent Closed Network protocol can allow remote attackers to join Closed Network networks which they do not have access to. The 'Network Name' or SSID, which is used as a shared secret to join the network, is transmitted in the clear.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain access to restricted networks, potentially leading to unauthorized access to organizational data and resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to implement stronger authentication mechanisms and encrypt data transmissions to protect network names from unauthorized access.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The Lucent Closed Network protocol can allow remote attackers to join Closed Network networks which they do not have access to. The 'Network Name' or SSID, which is used as a shared secret to join the network, is transmitted in the clear.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS