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CVE-2002-2159

CRITICAL CVSS: 10.0 Published: 2002-12-31 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Linksys EtherFast Cable/DSL BEFSR11, BEFSR41 and BEFSRU31 with the firmware 1.42.7 upgrade installed opens TCP port 5678 for remote administration even when the "Block WAN" and "Remote Admin" options are disabled, which allows remote attackers to gain access.

Affected Platforms

Linksys Befsr41Linksys Befsr11Linksys Befsru31

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References