CVE-2006-2559: High severity LinkSys WRT54G vulnerability

Published May 24, 2006
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Updated

Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter, which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.

Affected Software

9 affected components
LinkSys WRT54G=2.04.4_non_default
LinkSys WRT54G=2.04.4
LinkSys WRT54G=2.02.7
LinkSys WRT54G=4.00.7
LinkSys WRT54G=3.01.3
LinkSys Wrt54g V5
LinkSys WRT54G=3.03.6
LinkSys WRT54G=1.42.3
LinkSys WRT54G=2.00.8

Remediation

Event History

May 24, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2559?

CVE-2006-2559 is considered to be of medium severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized access and operations.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2559?

To fix CVE-2006-2559, disable UPnP on the Linksys WRT54G router's settings.

3

Which versions of Linksys WRT54G are affected by CVE-2006-2559?

CVE-2006-2559 affects several versions of Linksys WRT54G, including 1.42.3, 2.00.8, 2.02.7, 2.04.4, 3.01.3, 3.03.6, and 4.00.7.

4

Can CVE-2006-2559 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-2559 can be exploited remotely using a specially crafted UPnP request.

5

What types of unauthorized operations can CVE-2006-2559 allow?

CVE-2006-2559 can allow attackers to forward arbitrary traffic by manipulating the InternalClient parameter in UPnP requests.

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