CVE-2004-2549: Nortel Wireless LAN (WLAN) Access Point (AP) 2220, 2221, and 2225 allow remote attackers to cause a denial...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Nortel wireless access point denial-of-service issue. If a vulnerable AP’s Telnet or web service is reachable, a malformed TCP request can crash the service and disrupt management or availability. The sources do not provide a CVSS score, vendor patch status, or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Nortel WLAN AP 2220, 2221, or 2225, especially where Telnet or HTTP management is reachable from untrusted networks, guest wireless segments, or the internet. Prioritize remediation if these legacy APs are still deployed or reachable from untrusted networks. The main business risk is wireless infrastructure disruption and operational fragility, not confirmed data theft or active exploitation based on the provided sources. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Nortel WLAN AP 2220, 2221, and 2225 devices.; Check archived vendor guidance for supported firmware or configuration fixes.; Restrict Telnet and HTTP management access to trusted admin networks..

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Jun 29, 2026, 16:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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