CVE-2010-1159

Name: CVE-2010-1159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-28T22:55:03.227+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.26%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1159 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Aircrack-ng before 1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) large length value in an EAPOL packet or (2) long EAPOL packet.. EPSS estimates a 7.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Aircrack-ng before 1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) large length value in an EAPOL packet or (2) long EAPOL packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.26%

93.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	<= 1.0	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.1	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.2	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.2.1	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.3	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.4	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.4.1	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.4.2	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.4.3	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.4.4	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.5	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.6	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.6.1	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.6.2	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.7	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.8	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.9	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.9.1	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.9.2	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	0.9.3	—
Aircrack-Ng	Aircrack-Ng	1.0	Beta1
Gentoo	Linux	All versions	—

References

http://pyrit.googlecode.com/svn/tags/opt/aircrackng_exploit.py
http://secunia.com/advisories/39150Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/55053Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-06.xmlVendor Advisory
http://svn.aircrack-ng.org/trunk/ChangeLog
http://pyrit.googlecode.com/svn/tags/opt/aircrackng_exploit.py
http://secunia.com/advisories/39150Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/55053Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201310-06.xmlVendor Advisory
http://svn.aircrack-ng.org/trunk/ChangeLog

Timeline

Published: Oct 28, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1159?

How severe is CVE-2010-1159?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1159 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1159?

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