What is the severity of CVE-2002-2159?

CVE-2002-2159 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.

How do I fix CVE-2002-2159?

To fix CVE-2002-2159, upgrade the firmware of the affected Linksys models to a version that does not have this vulnerability.

Which devices are affected by CVE-2002-2159?

The devices affected by CVE-2002-2159 include the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41, and BEFSRU31 running firmware version 1.42.7.

What is the risk associated with CVE-2002-2159?

The risk associated with CVE-2002-2159 is that remote attackers can gain access to the device due to an open TCP port 5678.

Is it possible to disable the remote administration feature on affected devices with CVE-2002-2159?

Yes, although the remote administration feature can be disabled, CVE-2002-2159 allows access despite these settings.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2002-2159

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2002

16/11/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2002-2159

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Linksys BEFSR11	=1.42.7
Linksys BEFSR41	=1.42.7
Linksys BEFSRU31	=1.42.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2159?
CVE-2002-2159 is considered to have a medium severity due to the potential for unauthorized remote access.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2159?
To fix CVE-2002-2159, upgrade the firmware of the affected Linksys models to a version that does not have this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2002-2159?
The devices affected by CVE-2002-2159 include the Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41, and BEFSRU31 running firmware version 1.42.7.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2002-2159?
The risk associated with CVE-2002-2159 is that remote attackers can gain access to the device due to an open TCP port 5678.
Is it possible to disable the remote administration feature on affected devices with CVE-2002-2159?
Yes, although the remote administration feature can be disabled, CVE-2002-2159 allows access despite these settings.

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