# CVE-2019-5061: eapoltest: An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the hostapd 2.6,where an attacker could trigger AP to send I...

CVE-2019-5061 is fixed in 4 products on 1 platform, first by eapoltest 2:2.9.0-20build1, released January 16, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-5061
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0092
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no

## Description

An exploitable denial-of-service vulnerability exists in the hostapd 2.6,where an attacker could trigger AP to send IAPP location updates forstations, before the required authentication process has completed. Thiscould lead to different denial of service scenarios, either by causing CAMtable attacks, or by leading to traffic flapping if faking already existingclients in other nearby Aps of the same wireless infrastructure. Anattacker can forge Authentication and Association Request packets totrigger this vulnerability.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | eapoltest Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [eapoltest 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-eapoltest-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | eapoltest Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [eapoltest 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-eapoltest-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | hostapd Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [hostapd 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-hostapd-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | hostapd Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [hostapd 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-hostapd-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | wpagui Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [wpagui 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-wpagui-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | wpagui Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [wpagui 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-wpagui-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | wpasupplicant Ubuntu 24.10 (oracular) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [wpasupplicant 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-oracular-wpasupplicant-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Linux | wpasupplicant Ubuntu 25.04 (plucky) | 2:2.9.0-20build1 | [wpasupplicant 2:2.9.0-20build1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-plucky-wpasupplicant-2-2.9.0-20build1.md) | Jan 16, 2026 |

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