PT-2016-3559 · Linux+1 · Linux Kernel+1
Published
2016-05-09
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Updated
2021-05-28
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CVE-2015-0570
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | 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
A stack-based buffer overflow issue exists in the SET WPS IE IOCTL implementation in the WLAN driver, allowing attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses a long WPS IE element.
Recommendations
For Linux kernel versions 3.x and 4.x, consider restricting access to the WLAN driver or disabling the SET WPS IE IOCTL implementation until a patch is available.
Exploit
Fix
Memory Corruption
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Linux Kernel