CVE-2011-0172 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

AirPort in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and reboot) via Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0162.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-189

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581PatchVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2011-0172?

CVE-2011-0172 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). AirPort in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and reboot) via Wi-Fi frames on the local wireless network, a different vulnerab...

How severe is CVE-2011-0172?

CVE-2011-0172 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2011-0172?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.