VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2019-5062

CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.57%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2019-12-12
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Description

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the 802.11w security state handling for hostapd 2.6 connected clients with valid 802.11w sessions. By simulating an incomplete new association, an attacker can trigger a deauthentication against stations using 802.11w, resulting in a denial of service.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-346: Origin Validation Error
  • CWE-440: Expected Behavior Violation

Primary references