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CVE-2002-2355

7.1 · HIGH

Netgear FM114P firmware 1.3 wireless firewall, when configured to backup configuration information, stores DDNS (DynDNS) user name and password, MAC address filtering table and possibly other infor…

Published Dec 31, 2002netgearCWE-255EPSS 1.06%

Overview

CVE-2002-2355 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netgear fm114p. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Netgear FM114P firmware 1.3 wireless firewall, when configured to backup configuration information, stores DDNS (DynDNS) user name and password, MAC address filtering table and possibly other information in cleartext, which could allow local users to obtain sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netgear. Update fm114p 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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-2355?

CVE-2002-2355 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting netgear fm114p. It was published on December 31, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-2355?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, 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-2002-2355?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from netgear. Update fm114p 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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