CVE-2019-18991 MEDIUM

CVE-2019-18991

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Product n/a
Published September 30, 2020
Last update August 5, 2024

CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Adjacent
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.0/AC:L/AV:A/A:N/C:L/I:L/PR:N/S:C/UI:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

September 30, 2020 CVE published
August 5, 2024 Record updated