Vulnerability Description
Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter, which is not validated, as demonstrated by using AddPortMapping to forward arbitrary traffic.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linksys | Wrt54G | 1.42.3 |
| Linksys | Wrt54G V5 | All versions |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20161PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016134
- http://www.securityview.org/dutch-student-finds-a-bug-in-upnp.htmlURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityview.org/how-does-the-upnp-flaw-works.htmlURL Repurposed
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1909
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26707
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20161PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016134
- http://www.securityview.org/dutch-student-finds-a-bug-in-upnp.htmlURL Repurposed
- http://www.securityview.org/how-does-the-upnp-flaw-works.htmlURL Repurposed
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1909
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26707
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2559?
CVE-2006-2559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Broadband Router allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and conduct unauthorized operations via a UPnP request with a modified InternalClient parameter, which ...
How severe is CVE-2006-2559?
CVE-2006-2559 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linksys Wrt54G, Linksys Wrt54G V5.