CVE-2001-1338: Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP TelnetD server generates different responses when given valid and invalid login names,
CVE-2001-1338 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ipc at chip telnetd server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP TelnetD server generates different responses when given valid and invalid login names, which allows remote attackers to determine accounts on the system.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.0% (top 19%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2001-05-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2001-1338?
ipc at chip telnetd server: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2001-1338 being exploited?
CVE-2001-1338 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2001-1338 affect?
CVE-2001-1338 affects ipc at chip telnetd server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Beck IPC GmbH IPC@CHIP TelnetD server generates different responses when given valid and invalid login names, which allows remote attackers to determine accounts on the system.
How urgent is CVE-2001-1338?
Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Related CVEs
- CVE-2001-1340 MEDIUM 5.0 MITIGATE Beck GmbH IPC@Chip TelnetD service supports only one connection and does not disconnect a user who does not co