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CVE-2008-7115

10.0 · HIGH

The web interface to the Belkin Wireless G router and ADSL2 modem F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct r…

Published Aug 28, 2009belkinCWE-264EPSS 4.11%

Overview

CVE-2008-7115 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d7632-4. It was published on August 28, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web interface to the Belkin Wireless G router and ADSL2 modem F5D7632-4V6 with firmware 6.01.08 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrator privileges via a direct request to (1) statusprocess.exe, (2) system_all.exe, or (3) restore.exe in cgi-bin/. NOTE: the setup_dns.exe vector is already covered by CVE-2008-1244.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d7632-4 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-2008-7115?

CVE-2008-7115 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting belkin f5d7632-4. It was published on August 28, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-7115?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2008-7115?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from belkin. Update f5d7632-4 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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