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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Denial of Service >> LinkSys EtherFast Router Denial of Service Attack Vulnerability Assessment Details
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LinkSys EtherFast Router Denial of Service Attack |
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URL results in DoS of Linksys router Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host seems to be a Linksys EtherFast Cable Firewall/Router. This product is vulnerable to a remote Denial of service attack : if logging is enabled, a possible hacker can specify a long URL which results in the router becoming unresponsive. See also: http://www.digitalpranksters.com/advisories/linksys/LinksysBEFSX41DoSa.html Solution: Update firmware to version 1.45.3 http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?fwid=172. Risk: High Networks Security ID: 8834 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Matt North |
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