Multiple vulnerabilities in FreeBSD Wi-Fi implementation



Published: 2022-03-15
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
CVE-ID CVE-2020-26147
CVE-2020-24588
CVE-2020-26144
CWE-ID CWE-20
CWE-451
Exploitation vector Local network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor FreeBSD Foundation

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU53172

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26147

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 implementations reassemble fragments even though some of them were sent in plaintext. A remote attacker on the local network can inject packets and/or exfiltrate selected fragments

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeBSD: 12.2 - 13.0

External links

http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:02.wifi.asc


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU53098

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24588

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Windows Wireless Networking. A remote attacker on the local network can spoof page content.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeBSD: 12.2 - 13.0

External links

http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:02.wifi.asc


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Spoofing attack

EUVDB-ID: #VU53097

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-26144

CWE-ID: CWE-451 - User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information (Clickjacking, spoofing)

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of user-supplied data in Windows Wireless Networking. A remote attacker on the local network can spoof page content.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

FreeBSD: 12.2 - 13.0

External links

http://www.freebsd.org/security/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:02.wifi.asc


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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