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5.3

ExtremeWireless WiNG Access Points can be knocked offline remotely

CVE-2018-5790 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Wireless access points running ExtremeWireless WiNG version 5.x before the latest patches can be forced to stop working by anyone on the network sending specially crafted data. This can disrupt all wireless connections that rely on the affected devices. Apply the vendor's update for version 5.8.6.9 or later (or 5.9.1.3 or later) as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
extremewireless wing >= 5.0, < 5.8.6.9
>= 5.9.0, < 5.9.1.3
cpe:2.3:o:extremewireless:wing:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is Remote, Unauthenticated "Global" Denial of Service in the RIM (Radio Interface...
An issue was discovered in Extreme Networks ExtremeWireless WiNG 5.x before 5.8.6.9 and 5.9.x before 5.9.1.3. There is Remote, Unauthenticated "Global" Denial of Service in the RIM (Radio Interface Module) over the MINT (Media Independent Tunnel) Protocol on the WiNG Access Point via crafted packets.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Feb 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-5790 · NVD
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