CVE-2010-1804: High severity apple airport express base station firmware vulnerability

Published Dec 22, 2010
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the network bridge functionality on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (networking outage) via a crafted DHCP reply.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware<=7.4.2
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=3.84
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=4.0.9
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=6.1
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=6.3
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=7.3.2
Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware=7.4.1
Apple Airport Extreme Base Station Firmware=5.5
Apple Airport Extreme Base Station Firmware=5.7
Apple AirPort Express
Apple AirPort Extreme
Apple Time Capsule

Event History

Dec 22, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
03:00 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1804?

CVE-2010-1804 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to networking outages.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1804?

To fix CVE-2010-1804, update the firmware of your Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, or AirPort Express to version 7.5.2 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1804?

CVE-2010-1804 affects Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2.

4

Can CVE-2010-1804 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1804 can be exploited remotely by attackers through crafted DHCP replies.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2010-1804?

Users of affected Apple networking devices should be concerned about CVE-2010-1804 due to its potential to cause service disruptions.

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