CVE-2003-0270 Weak cryptography in n/a
Remote attackers can sniff weakly encrypted credentials to gain administrative access to Apple AirPort wireless access points.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0270?
CVE-2003-0270 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 May 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The administration capability for Apple AirPort 802.11 wireless access point devices uses weak encryption (XOR with a fixed key) for protecting authentication credentials, which could allow remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sniffing when the capability is available via Ethernet or non-WEP connections.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0270?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple 802.11n.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0270?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0270 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2003-0270 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-0270 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-252p-hhm3-3h4m.