CVE-2011-0196

CVE-2011-0196 describes a denial-of-service vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8's AirPort component, affecting both standard and server versions of the operating system. This flaw allows remote attackers on the local wireless network to trigger an out-of-bounds read, leading to a system reboot. With a CVSS score of 7.8, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, resulting in a complete loss of availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.