CVE-2019-18990: realtek rtl8192er_firmware Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2019-18990 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Authentication Bypass by Spoofing vulnerability in realtek rtl8192er_firmware. EPSS estimates a 0.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 54.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 30-09-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A partial authentication bypass vulnerability exists on Realtek RTL8812AR 1.21WW, RTL8196D 1.0.0, RTL8192ER 2.10, and RTL8881AN 1.09 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.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 2 sources · 3 versions- NVDNIST6.1MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.75%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
54%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.75% on 20-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Realtek4 products
- rtl8192er_firmware2.10
- rtl8196d_firmware1.0.0
- rtl8812ar_firmware1.21ww
- rtl8881an_firmware1.09
1 vendor · 4 products
References
1 links- www.synopsys.com/blogs/software-security/cyrc-advisory-sept2020/X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory