Medium severity5.4NVD Advisory· Published Sep 30, 2020· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2019-18991
CVE-2019-18991
Description
A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Atheros AR9132 3.60(AMX.8), AR9283 1.85, and AR9285 1.0.0.12NA devices. The vulnerability allows sending an unencrypted data frame to a WPA2-protected WLAN router where the packet is routed through the network. If successful, a response is sent back as an encrypted frame, which would allow an attacker to discern information or potentially modify data.
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Affected products
6- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9132_firmware:3.60\(amx.8\):*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9283_firmware:1.85:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:qualcomm:atheros_ar9285_firmware:1.0.0.12na:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Atheros/AR9132description
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References
1- www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-sept2020/nvdThird Party Advisory
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