The administration capability for Apple AirPort 802.11 wireless access point devices uses weak encryption (XOR with a fixed key) for protecting authentication credentials, which could allow remote attackers to obtain administrative access via sniffing when the capability is available via Ethernet or non-WEP connections.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11980
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7554
http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a051203-1.txt