Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Linksys Routers Impacting BOOTP Reply
CVE-2004-0580

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Linksys
Status
Befsr11
Befvp41
Befcmu10
Wap55ag
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 August 2004

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the configuration of DHCP on specific Linksys Cable/DSL Routers. Due to improper handling of BOOTP reply packets, sensitive information may remain accessible even after it has been used. Attackers may exploit this flaw to retrieve this residual data, compromising the security and integrity of the affected networks.

References

http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/linksys.cfg/php/endus...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16142
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://secunia.com/advisories/11606
third-party-advisoryx_refsource_SECUNIA

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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