CVE-2010-0039: Low severity apple airport express base station firmware vulnerability
The Application-Level Gateway (ALG) on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 modifies PORT commands in incoming FTP traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the device's IP address for arbitrary intranet TCP traffic by leveraging write access to an intranet FTP server.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0039?
CVE-2010-0039 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to exploit the device's IP address for arbitrary intranet traffic.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0039?
To fix CVE-2010-0039, update the firmware of the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, or AirPort Express to version 7.5.2 or later.
What devices are affected by CVE-2010-0039?
CVE-2010-0039 affects the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware versions before 7.5.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0039 enable?
CVE-2010-0039 enables remote attackers to manipulate FTP traffic, allowing them to route intranet TCP traffic through the affected device.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0039?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2010-0039; updating to the latest firmware is the only effective solution.