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Family: Denial of Service --> Category: denial

LinkSys EtherFast Router Denial of Service Attack Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
URL results in DoS of Linksys router

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

The remote host seems to be a Linksys EtherFast Cable Firewall/Router.

This product is vulnerable to a remote Denial of service attack : if logging
is enabled, a possible hacker can specify a long URL which results in the router
becoming unresponsive.

See also: http://www.digitalpranksters.com/advisories/linksys/LinksysBEFSX41DoSa.html

Solution: Update firmware to version 1.45.3
http://www.linksys.com/download/firmware.asp?fwid=172.

Risk: High

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