mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
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CVE-2020-36158 - Medium Severity Vulnerability
Vulnerable Library - linuxlinux-4.19.282
The Linux Kernel
Library home page: https://mirrors.edge.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v4.x/?wsslib=linux
Found in HEAD commit: 139c4e073703974ca0b05255c4cff6dcd52a8e31
Found in base branch: master
Vulnerable Source Files (2)
/drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c /drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c
Vulnerability Details
mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
Publish Date: 2021-01-05
URL: CVE-2020-36158
CVSS 3 Score Details (6.7)
Base Score Metrics: - Exploitability Metrics: - Attack Vector: Local - Attack Complexity: Low - Privileges Required: High - User Interaction: None - Scope: Unchanged - Impact Metrics: - Confidentiality Impact: High - Integrity Impact: High - Availability Impact: High
For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.Suggested Fix
Type: Upgrade version
Origin: https://www.linuxkernelcves.com/cves/CVE-2020-36158
Release Date: 2021-01-05
Fix Resolution: v4.4.250,v4.9.250,v4.14.214,v4.19.166,v5.4.88,v5.10.6
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