First published: Sat Dec 31 2005(Updated: )
The network interface for Apple AirPort Express 6.x before Firmware Update 6.3, and AirPort Extreme 5.x before Firmware Update 5.7, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive interface) via malformed packets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple AirPort Express | =6.1 | |
Apple AirPort Extreme Base Station | =5.5 |
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CVE-2005-3714 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
To mitigate CVE-2005-3714, update your Apple AirPort Express to Firmware Update 6.3 or your AirPort Extreme to Firmware Update 5.7.
CVE-2005-3714 affects Apple AirPort Express devices running version 6.1 and AirPort Extreme Base Stations running version 5.5.
CVE-2005-3714 allows remote attackers to execute a denial of service attack by sending malformed packets.
Temporary mitigation for CVE-2005-3714 includes disabling remote access features until updates can be applied.