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CVE-2002-2159

CRITICAL

10.0

CVSS Severity Score

EPSS Score0.0090%

EPSS Percentile37.64th

PublishedDec 31, 2002

Last ModifiedApr 16, 2026

Vulnerability 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.

Affected Platforms (CPE)

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Linksys

Befsr11

= 1.42.7

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Linksys

Befsr41

= 1.42.7

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Linksys

Befsru31

= 1.42.7

References & Advisories

🔗 http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9330.php

🔗 http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5OP022K7GE.html

🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4987

🔗 http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9330.php

🔗 http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5OP022K7GE.html

🔗 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4987

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