SB2022101412 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel WLAN frames handling

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SB2022101412 - Buffer overflow in Linux kernel WLAN frames handling

Published: October 14, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101412
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41674)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing WLAN frames within the ieee80211_bss_info_update() function in net/mac80211/scan.c in Linux kernel. A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted WLAN frames to the affected system, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References