CVE-2006-5202: Medium severity linksys wrt54g vulnerability

Published Oct 9, 2006
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Updated

Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.

Affected Software

1 affected component
LinkSys WRT54G=1.00.9

Event History

Oct 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Oct 10, 2006
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:06 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 has a high severity due to the lack of authentication allowing remote configuration changes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5202?

To fix CVE-2006-5202, upgrade the firmware of the Linksys WRT54G to a version that requires authentication for configuration changes.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 specifically affects the Linksys WRT54G router running firmware version 1.00.9.

4

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 allows attackers to make arbitrary configuration changes via direct HTTP requests without authentication.

5

When was CVE-2006-5202 reported?

CVE-2006-5202 was reported in 2006, highlighting a significant security flaw in the Linksys WRT54G firmware.

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