Vulnerability Description
Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly obtain kernel memory contents, and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative array index value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Madwifi | Madwifi | <= 0.9.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://madwifi.org/ticket/1334Patch
- http://madwifi.org/wiki/SecurityPatch
- http://osvdb.org/36637
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25339Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25622Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25763Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25861Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26083Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200706-04.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:132
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_14_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/470674/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24114
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-479-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1919
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2831?
CVE-2007-2831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial...
How severe is CVE-2007-2831?
CVE-2007-2831 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Madwifi Madwifi.