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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
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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