PT-2016-3560 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
Publicado
2015-02-17
·
Atualizado
2021-05-28
·
CVE-2015-0571
CVSS v2.0
9.3
Alta
| Vetor | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux kernel versions 3.x and 4.x
Description
The issue is related to the WLAN driver for the Linux kernel, which does not properly verify authorization for certain private SET IOCTL calls. This allows attackers to potentially gain privileges by using a crafted application. The problem is associated with specific files, namely wlan hdd hostapd.c and wlan hdd wext.c.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions 3.x and 4.x, update to a version that includes the necessary patches to verify authorization for private SET IOCTL calls.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Exploit
Missing Authorization
Encontrou algum problema na descrição? Tem algo a acrescentar? Fique à vontade para nos escrever 👾
Enumeração de Fraquezas
Identificadores relacionados
Produtos afetados
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel