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CVE-2002-1431

7.5 · HIGH

Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal ho…

Published Apr 11, 2003belkinEPSS 2.42%

Overview

CVE-2002-1431 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d5230-4_4-port_cable_dsl_gateway_router. It was published on April 11, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Belkin F5D5230-4 4-Port Cable/DSL Gateway Router 1.20.000 modifies the source IP address of internal packets to that of the router's external interface when forwarding a request from an internal host to an internal web server, which allows remote attackers to hide which host is being used to access the web server.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d5230-4_4-port_cable_dsl_gateway_router to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1431?

CVE-2002-1431 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d5230-4_4-port_cable_dsl_gateway_router. It was published on April 11, 2003 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1431?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1431?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d5230-4_4-port_cable_dsl_gateway_router to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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