# CVE-2005-0289: Apple AirPort Express prior to 6.1.1 and Extreme prior to 5.5.1, configured as a Wireless Data Service (WDS), allows remote attackers to cau

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-02-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Apple AirPort Express prior to 6.1.1 and Extreme prior to 5.5.1, configured as a Wireless Data Service (WDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device freeze) by connecting to UDP port 161 and before link-state change occurs.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/13753
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12152
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-January/030832.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110582124528867&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18865

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