PatchTheCVECVE-2002-0255: The default configuration of Arescom NetDSL 800 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers
CVE-2002-0255 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting netdsl. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The default configuration of Arescom NetDSL 800 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or reconfigure the router.
Why this priority
- Critical severity
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 10.0 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.8% (top 13%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2002-05-29 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2002-0255?
netdsl: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2002-0255 being exploited?
CVE-2002-0255 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2002-0255 affect?
CVE-2002-0255 affects netdsl. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). The default configuration of Arescom NetDSL 800 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or reconfigure the router.
How urgent is CVE-2002-0255?
Priority 57/100. Critical severity
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