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Multiple Router Vendor Remote IRC Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Linksys and Netgear routers are susceptible to a remote IRC denial-of-service vulnerability. This issue is due to a failure of the devices to properly handle unexpected network traffic.

This issue allows remote attackers to disconnect IRC sessions, denying service to legitimate users.

Linksys WRT54G routers are vulnerable to this issue. Routers running with the VxWorks operating system, but not Linux-based operating systems, are reportedly affected. Specific device and firmware version information is not currently available. This BID will be updated as further information is disclosed.