CVE-2002-2159

N/A Unknown
Published: December 31, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41 and BEFSRU31 with the firmware 1.42.7 upgrade installed opens TCP port 5678 for remote administration even when the "Block WAN" and "Remote Admin" options are disabled, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9330.php
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5OP022K7GE.html
Source: cve@mitre.org
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4987
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9330.php
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5OP022K7GE.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4987
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
78th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

linksys