What is the severity of CVE-2005-2196?

CVE-2005-2196 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of automatic connection to malicious networks.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2196?

To fix CVE-2005-2196, change the default WEP key and configure the Apple AirPort card to connect only to known and trusted networks.

Who is affected by CVE-2005-2196?

CVE-2005-2196 affects users of the Apple AirPort card that are not using secured networks.

What impact does CVE-2005-2196 have on users?

The impact of CVE-2005-2196 includes the potential for unauthorized access to user data over a malicious network.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2196?

A workaround for CVE-2005-2196 is to disable automatic connections to open or unknown Wi-Fi networks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-2196

low

2.1

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

19/7/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-2196

First published: Tue Jul 19 2005(Updated: )

The Apple AirPort card uses a default WEP key when not connected to a known or trusted network, which can cause it to automatically connect to a malicious network.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple AirPort card

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2196?
CVE-2005-2196 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of automatic connection to malicious networks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2196?
To fix CVE-2005-2196, change the default WEP key and configure the Apple AirPort card to connect only to known and trusted networks.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2196?
CVE-2005-2196 affects users of the Apple AirPort card that are not using secured networks.
What impact does CVE-2005-2196 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2005-2196 includes the potential for unauthorized access to user data over a malicious network.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2196?
A workaround for CVE-2005-2196 is to disable automatic connections to open or unknown Wi-Fi networks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2196?
CVE-2005-2196 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of automatic connection to malicious networks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2196?
To fix CVE-2005-2196, change the default WEP key and configure the Apple AirPort card to connect only to known and trusted networks.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2196?
CVE-2005-2196 affects users of the Apple AirPort card that are not using secured networks.
What impact does CVE-2005-2196 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2005-2196 includes the potential for unauthorized access to user data over a malicious network.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2196?
A workaround for CVE-2005-2196 is to disable automatic connections to open or unknown Wi-Fi networks.