Vulnerability in Qualcomm Atheros Ar9132

CVE-2019-18991

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.

EPSS: 0.005 (37.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-18991?
CVE-2019-18991 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Atheros Ar9132, classified under Authentication Bypass by Spoofing. CVSS score: 5.4/10. Published 2020-09-30.
How severe is CVE-2019-18991?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.4 out of 10.