Vulnerability identifier: #VU29628
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 8.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Broadcom wl driver
Hardware solutions /
Drivers
Vendor: Broadcom
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in "wlc_wpa_plumb_gtk". A remote attacker on the local network can send specially crafted WiFi packets, trigger out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
Broadcom wl driver: All versions
External links
http://blog.quarkslab.com/reverse-engineering-broadcom-wireless-chipsets.html
http://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/166939/
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.