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CVE-2006-5202

5.0 · MEDIUM

Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri,…

Published Oct 10, 2006linksysEPSS 4.10%

Overview

CVE-2006-5202 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linksys wrt54g. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Linksys WRT54g firmware 1.00.9 does not require credentials when making configuration changes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary configurations via a direct request to Security.tri, as demonstrated using the SecurityMode and layout parameters, a different issue than CVE-2006-2559.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linksys. Update wrt54g 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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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048495.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21372Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1016638Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/930364Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19347Refkinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/Refkinqpinz.info/lib/wrt54g/own2.txtRefwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/5926Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-August/048495.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21372

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5202?

CVE-2006-5202 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting linksys wrt54g. It was published on October 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-5202?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5202?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from linksys. Update wrt54g 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-5202?

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