What is the severity of CVE-2011-0196?

CVE-2011-0196 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service through remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0196?

To fix CVE-2011-0196, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that is not affected by this vulnerability.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0196?

CVE-2011-0196 affects Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.

What type of attack does CVE-2011-0196 involve?

CVE-2011-0196 involves a denial of service attack that can be initiated through specific Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network.

Is CVE-2011-0196 related to wireless network security?

Yes, CVE-2011-0196 is specifically related to vulnerabilities in the wireless networking capabilities of impacted versions of Mac OS X.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2011-0196

high

7.8

CWE

399

24/6/2011

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2011-0196

First published: Fri Jun 24 2011(Updated: )

AirPort in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and reboot) via Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.8

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.html

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0196?
CVE-2011-0196 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service through remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0196?
To fix CVE-2011-0196, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0196?
CVE-2011-0196 affects Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0196 involve?
CVE-2011-0196 involves a denial of service attack that can be initiated through specific Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network.
Is CVE-2011-0196 related to wireless network security?
Yes, CVE-2011-0196 is specifically related to vulnerabilities in the wireless networking capabilities of impacted versions of Mac OS X.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0196?
CVE-2011-0196 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service through remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0196?
To fix CVE-2011-0196, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0196?
CVE-2011-0196 affects Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What type of attack does CVE-2011-0196 involve?
CVE-2011-0196 involves a denial of service attack that can be initiated through specific Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network.
Is CVE-2011-0196 related to wireless network security?
Yes, CVE-2011-0196 is specifically related to vulnerabilities in the wireless networking capabilities of impacted versions of Mac OS X.