SNMP Vulnerability in Linksys WAP55AG Wireless Access Point

CVE-2004-0312

What is CVE-2004-0312?

The Linksys WAP55AG version 1.07 is susceptible to a vulnerability that allows remote attackers with access to a read-only SNMP community string to query sensitive information, including read/write community strings, through a specific OID. By exploiting this weakness, attackers can gain unauthorized access to critical configuration data, which may compromise the security of the entire network. This vulnerability highlights the importance of securing SNMP settings and using strong, unique community strings.

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