UNKNOWN CVSS 5.0
Published: 2001-08-22

CVE-2001-0580

hughes_technologies dsl_vdns Security Advisory (CVE-2001-0580)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2001-0580 impacting hughes_technologies dsl_vdns. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Hughes Technologies Virtual DNS (VDNS) Server 1.0 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by connecting to port 6070, sending some data, and closing the connection.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product hughes_technologies / dsl_vdns
Affected Versions 1.0
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2001-0580 impacting hughes_technologies dsl_vdns.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2001-0580.yaml
id: cve-2001-0580

info:
  name: hughes_technologies dsl_vdns - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2001-0580 affecting hughes_technologies dsl_vdns.
    Evaluation: Hughes Technologies Virtual DNS (VDNS) Server 1.0 allows a remote attacker to create a denial of service by connecting to port 6070, sending some data...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2001-0580
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
    cvss-score: 5.0
    cve-id: CVE-2001-0580
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2001-0580,hughes_technologies,dsl_vdns,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "dsl_vdns"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2001-0580.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2001-0580
# Target: hughes_technologies dsl_vdns | CVSS: 5.0 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2001-0580 (hughes_technologies dsl_vdns)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against hughes_technologies dsl_vdns scope (1.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2001-0580.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2001-0580
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install dsl_vdns 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade dsl_vdns 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update dsl_vdns

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i dsl_vdns 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i dsl_vdns

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2001-0580 in hughes_technologies dsl_vdns?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update hughes_technologies dsl_vdns packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2001-0580?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2001-0580?

CVE-2001-0580 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.0 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.0
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2001-0580
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor hughes_technologies
Product dsl_vdns
Published 2001-08-22
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P