CVE-2002-2159 Auth bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass security settings to access the router's administration interface via an open port, gaining unauthorized control.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2159?
CVE-2002-2159 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2159?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Linksys Befsr11, Linksys Befsr41, Linksys Befsru31.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2159?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2159 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2002-2159 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2159 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-367w-87rf-wcf4.