#VU43960 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4648 

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#VU43960 Input validation error in Linux kernel - CVE-2010-4648

Published: June 22, 2012 / Updated: August 11, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU43960
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-4648
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a TKIP protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to a Wi-Fi network by reading Wi-Fi frames.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

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