Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the lbs_process_bss function in drivers/net/wireless/libertas/scan.c in the libertas subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.5 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via an "invalid beacon/probe response."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.27.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.wireless.general/23049
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00006.html
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/11/11/2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33641
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33854
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1681
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0053.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32484
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=470761
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/714-1/
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.kernel.wireless.general/23049
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/stable/linux-2.6.27.y.git%3Ba=commit%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5134?
CVE-2008-5134 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the lbs_process_bss function in drivers/net/wireless/libertas/scan.c in the libertas subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.27.5 allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5134?
CVE-2008-5134 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-2008-5134?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.