CVE-2002-2159

Critical

Description

Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41 and BEFSRU31 with the firmware 1.42.7 upgrade installed opens TCP port 5678 for remote administration even when the "Block WAN" and "Remote Admin" options are disabled, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

SeverityCritical
CVSS10.0
Exploit probability84. percentile2.4%
ProductLinksys Befsr11
PublishedDec 31, 2002
First seenDec 31, 2002

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linksys befsr111.42.7—
linksys befsr411.42.7—
linksys befsru311.42.7—

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