CVE Vulnerability

CVE-2019-18991

A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Atheros AR9132 3.60(AMX.8), AR9283 1.85, and AR9285 1.0.0.12NA devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.

4.8 /10

CVSS v2.0 :

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 6.5 / Impact : 4.9

Attack Vector

Attack Complexity

Privileges Required

User Interaction

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

Scope

5.4 /10

CVSS v3.0 : MEDIUM

V3 Legend

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 2.5

Attack Vector ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact LOW

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References
Link Resource
https://www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-sept2020/ Third Party Advisory
Configurations

Configuration 1
Information

Published : 2020-09-30 06:15

Updated : 2021-07-21 11:39

NVD link : CVE-2019-18991

Mitre link : CVE-2019-18991

Products Affected

Atheros Ar9285 Firmware

Qualcomm

CWE
CWE-290

Authentication Bypass by Spoofing