CVE-2005-0289

CVE-2005-0289 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Apple AirPort Express prior to 6.1.1 and Extreme prior to 5.5.1, configured as a Wireless Data Service (WDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device freeze) by connecting to UDP port 161 and before link-state change occurs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0289?
Apple AirPort Express prior to 6.1.1 and Extreme prior to 5.5.1, configured as a Wireless Data Service (WDS), allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device freeze) by connecting to UDP port 161 and before link-state change occurs.
How severe is CVE-2005-0289?
CVE-2005-0289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0289 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0289?
CVE-2005-0289 primarily affects Apple Airport Express. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0289?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0289 published?
CVE-2005-0289 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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