CVE-2005-2196 Misconfiguration in n/a
The Apple AirPort card uses a default WEP key when disconnected, allowing attackers to force connections to malicious networks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-2196?
CVE-2005-2196 is a low-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Jul 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Apple AirPort card uses a default WEP key when not connected to a known or trusted network, which can cause it to automatically connect to a malicious network.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2196?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Airport Card.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2196?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2196 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-2196 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2196 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-769r-vr4x-8x6c.