# CVE-2009-2822: AirPort Utility before 5.5.1 for Apple AirPort Base Station does not properly distribute MAC address ACLs to network extenders, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2010-04-05 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

AirPort Utility before 5.5.1 for Apple AirPort Base Station does not properly distribute MAC address ACLs to network extenders, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an 802.11 authentication frame.

## What to do

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## References

- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00004.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023801
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0778
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39134
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3958
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57434
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39160
- http://www.osvdb.org/63420

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