CVE-2002-1865: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in the Embedded HTTP server, as used in (1) D-Link DI-804 4.68, Dl-704 V2.56b6, and Dl-704 V2.56b5 and (2) Linksys Etherfast BEFW11S4 Wireless AP + Cable/DSL Router 1.37.2 through 1.42.7 and Linksys WAP11 1.3 and 1.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long header, as demonstrated using the Host header.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1865?
CVE-2002-1865 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing the affected devices.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1865?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1865, users should upgrade to the latest firmware versions provided by D-Link and Linksys for the affected models.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2002-1865?
CVE-2002-1865 affects multiple D-Link and Linksys devices, including the D-Link DI-804 and various Linksys BEFW11S4 and WAP11 models.
Can CVE-2002-1865 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1865 can be exploited remotely by attackers to initiate a denial of service attack.
What symptoms might indicate a CVE-2002-1865 exploit?
A symptom of a CVE-2002-1865 exploit might include unexpected crashes or reboots of the affected networking devices.