CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1431

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router version 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal host to an internal web server. This allows remote attackers to hide which host is being used to access the web server.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to mask the source of an attack, making it difficult to identify and trace unauthorized activities within the internal network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the router's firmware to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for potential abuses.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal host to an internal web server, which allows remote attackers to hide which host is being used to access the web server.

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