CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-2159

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41, and BEFSRU31 with firmware 1.42.7 opens TCP port 5678 for remote administration even when the 'Block WAN' and 'Remote Admin' options are disabled.

Risk Assessment

Remote attackers can gain access to the device, posing a significant security risk to the organization's network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the firmware to the latest version and review the router's security configuration.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

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