CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0270

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

Weak encryption may lead to unauthorized access to devices, posing a serious security threat to the organization's network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to disable the administrative feature if not needed and to implement stronger encryption methods for protecting authentication credentials.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS