CVE-2005-2914 Missing authorization in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Sep 2005 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can access and modify router configuration without authentication due to missing initialization checks in ezconfig.asp.

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-2005-2914?

CVE-2005-2914 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Sep 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ezconfig.asp in Linksys WRT54G router 3.01.03, 3.03.6, non-default configurations of 2.04.4, and possibly other versions, does not use an authentication initialization function, which allows remote attackers to obtain encrypted configuration information and, if the key is known, modify the configuration.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2914?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linksys Wrt54g.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2914?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2914 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2005-2914 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2914 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gg55-qc78-2v7c.