Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router SSL Private Key Encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router. It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component SSL Private Key Encryption. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2005-2434. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linksys WRT54G Wireless-G Router (Router Operating System) (unknown version). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block of the component SSL Private Key Encryption. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Linksys WRT54G router uses the same private key and certificate for every router, which allows remote attackers to sniff the SSL connection and obtain sensitive information.

The bug was discovered 07/29/2005. The weakness was released 07/29/2005 by Nick Simicich (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-2434 since 08/03/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at linksys.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (21635), SecurityFocus (BID 14407†), OSVDB (18471†), Secunia (SA16271†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1014596†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Temp Score: 5.7
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unknown
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: linksys.com

Timelineinfo

07/28/2005 🔍
07/29/2005 +1 days 🔍
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08/03/2005 +4 days 🔍
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07/04/2019 +5078 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: linksys.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: Nick Simicich
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-2434 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2434
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1671
X-Force: 21635 - Linksys WRT54G wireless router allows attacker to decrypt management session, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 14407 - Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router Default SSL Certificate and Private Key Vulnerability
Secunia: 16271 - Linksys WRT54G Router Common SSL Private Key Disclosure, Less Critical
OSVDB: 18471 - Linksys WRT54G Router Common SSL Private Key Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1014596

Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2005 11:17
Updated: 07/04/2019 07:02
Changes: 08/08/2005 11:17 (73), 07/04/2019 07:02 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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