CVE-2019-18991

Published Sep 30, 2020

Last updated 3 years ago

Overview

Description
A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Atheros AR9132 3.60(AMX.8), AR9283 1.85, and AR9285 1.0.0.12NA devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.
Source
cve@mitre.org
NVD status
Analyzed

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

Type
Primary
Base score
5.4
Impact score
2.5
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 3.0

Type
Secondary
Base score
6.1
Impact score
2.7
Exploitability score
2.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4.8
Impact score
4.9
Exploitability score
6.5
Vector string
AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-290

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Configurations