CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2007-6040

First published: Tue Nov 20 2007(Updated: )

The Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (degraded networking and logging) via a flood of TCP SYN packets, a related issue to CVE-1999-0116.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Belkin F5D9230-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2007-6040?

    CVE-2007-6040 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service on the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router.

  • How do I fix CVE-2007-6040?

    To fix CVE-2007-6040, update the firmware of the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router to the latest version provided by the manufacturer.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2007-6040?

    The consequences of CVE-2007-6040 include degraded networking performance and impaired logging on affected routers.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2007-6040?

    CVE-2007-6040 specifically affects the Belkin F5D7230-4 Wireless G Router.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-6040?

    A possible workaround for CVE-2007-6040 is to restrict access to the router's management interface and monitor network traffic to mitigate SYN flood attacks.

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