CVE-2002-1431: High severity Belkin F5d5230-4 4-port Cable Dsl Gateway Router vulnerability

Published Mar 18, 2003
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Belkin F5d5230-4 4-port Cable Dsl Gateway Router=1.20.000

Event History

Mar 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1431?

CVE-2002-1431 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for IP address spoofing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1431?

To fix CVE-2002-1431, update the Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router to the latest firmware version provided by Belkin.

3

What type of devices are affected by CVE-2002-1431?

CVE-2002-1431 affects the Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router running firmware version 1.20.000.

4

Can CVE-2002-1431 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1431 can be exploited remotely by attackers to disguise the source of their requests.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2002-1431 on network security?

CVE-2002-1431 may allow attackers to obscure their activities on the network, potentially leading to unauthorized access to internal resources.

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