CVE-2005-2589: High severity linksys wrt54gs vulnerability
Published Aug 17, 2005
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in Linksys WRT54GS wireless router with firmware 4.50.6, with WPA Personal/TKIP authentication enabled, allows remote clients to bypass authentication by connecting without using encryption.
Affected Software
1 affected component
LinkSys WRT54GS=4.50.6
Event History
Aug 17, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2589?
The severity of CVE-2005-2589 is considered moderate as it allows unauthorized access to a wireless network.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2589?
To fix CVE-2005-2589, upgrade the firmware of the Linksys WRT54GS wireless router to a version that is not vulnerable.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2005-2589?
CVE-2005-2589 specifically affects the Linksys WRT54GS router running firmware version 4.50.6.
4
What types of authentication are involved in CVE-2005-2589?
CVE-2005-2589 involves WPA Personal and TKIP authentication methods.
5
Can CVE-2005-2589 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2589 can be exploited remotely by clients who connect without using encryption.