CVE-2001-1117: Medium severity LinkSys BEFSR41 vulnerability
LinkSys EtherFast BEFSR41 Cable/DSL routers running firmware before 1.39.3 Beta allows a remote attacker to view administration and user passwords by connecting to the router and viewing the HTML source for (1) index.htm and (2) Password.htm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-1117?
CVE-2001-1117 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information such as administration and user passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1117?
To fix CVE-2001-1117, update the LinkSys BEFSR41 router firmware to version 1.39.3 Beta or later.
What does CVE-2001-1117 affect?
CVE-2001-1117 affects LinkSys EtherFast BEFSR41 Cable/DSL routers running firmware versions earlier than 1.39.3 Beta.
Can CVE-2001-1117 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2001-1117 can be exploited remotely by an attacker with access to the network.
What information can be accessed due to CVE-2001-1117?
CVE-2001-1117 allows an attacker to view administration and user passwords in the HTML source of the affected router's pages.