CVE-2013-5132

Name: CVE-2013-5132
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-08T03:17:39.733+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5132 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.4 does not properly handle incorrect frame lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by associating with the access point and then sending a short frame.. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple AirPort Base Station Firmware before 7.6.4 does not properly handle incorrect frame lengths, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device crash) by associating with the access point and then sending a short frame.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.07%

60.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	<= 7.6.3
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.3.2
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.4.1
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.4.2
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.5.2
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.6
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.6.1
Apple	Airport Base Station Firmware	7.6.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5920Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5920Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5132?

How severe is CVE-2013-5132?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5132 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5132?

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