VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-18991

CVSS score5.4 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.46%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2020-09-30
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

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.

Weakness classification

  • nvd@nist.gov: CWE-290

Primary references