CVE-2009-2822

Name: CVE-2009-2822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-04-05T16:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2822 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Airport Utility	<= 5.4.2
Apple	Airport Utility	5.0
Apple	Airport Utility	5.3.1
Apple	Airport Utility	5.3.2
Apple	Airport Utility	5.4.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39160Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023801
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3958Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/63420
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39134Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0778Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57434
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39160Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023801
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3958Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/63420
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39134Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0778Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57434

Timeline

Published: Apr 5, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2822?

How severe is CVE-2009-2822?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2822 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2822?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST