CVE-2005-2912: Medium severity linksys wrt54g vulnerability
Published Sep 14, 2005
·Updated
Linksys WRT54G router allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and server hang) via an HTTP POST request with a negative Content-Length value.
Affected Software
3 affected components
LinkSys WRT54G=3.01.3
LinkSys WRT54G=3.03.6
LinkSys WRT54G=4.00.7
Event History
Sep 14, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2912?
CVE-2005-2912 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to CPU consumption and server hang.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2912?
To mitigate CVE-2005-2912, consider upgrading to a firmware version that addresses the vulnerability or implementing appropriate network access controls.
3
What devices are affected by CVE-2005-2912?
CVE-2005-2912 affects Linksys WRT54G router versions 3.01.3, 3.03.6, and 4.00.7.
4
Can CVE-2005-2912 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-2912 can be exploited remotely through a crafted HTTP POST request.
5
What symptoms indicate the exploitation of CVE-2005-2912?
Symptoms of exploitation may include high CPU usage and unresponsive behavior from the Linksys WRT54G router.