First published: Tue Jul 26 2005(Updated: )
Belkin 54g wireless routers do not properly set an administrative password, which allows remote attackers to gain access via the (1) Telnet or (2) web administration interfaces.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Belkin 54g Wireless Router |
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CVE-2005-2374 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized remote access to the router's administrative functions.
To fix CVE-2005-2374, users should immediately set a strong administrative password and disable Telnet access if not needed.
CVE-2005-2374 specifically affects the Belkin 54g wireless router model.
Yes, CVE-2005-2374 allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access through Telnet or web administration interfaces.
If CVE-2005-2374 is not addressed, attackers can potentially take control of the router, leading to network compromise and data breaches.