How severe is CVE-2010-1159?

CVE-2010-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1159?

CVE-2010-1159 primarily affects Aircrack-ng. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1159 published?

CVE-2010-1159 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1159

CVE-2010-1159 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aircrack-ng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Aircrack-ng
Published: 2013-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1159?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2010-1159?: CVE-2010-1159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1159?: CVE-2010-1159 primarily affects Aircrack-ng. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1159 published?: CVE-2010-1159 was published on 2013-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:aircrack-ng:aircrack-ng:1.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:gentoo:linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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