MEDIUM
CVE-2009-0052
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: November 12, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Atheros wireless driver, as used in Netgear WNDAP330 Wi-Fi access point with firmware 2.1.11 and other versions before 3.0.3 on the Atheros AR9160-BC1A chipset, and other products, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (device reboot or hang) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a truncated reserved management frame.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0052 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37344Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3212Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37344Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3212Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0052
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 12, 2009
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0052 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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