MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2010-1159

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Aircrack-ng before 1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) large length value in an EAPOL packet or...

Vulnerability Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Aircrack-ng before 1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) large length value in an EAPOL packet or (2) long EAPOL packet.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Aircrack-NgAircrack-Ng<= 1.0
GentooLinuxAll versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-1159?

CVE-2010-1159 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Aircrack-ng before 1.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a (1) large length value in an EAPOL packet or...

How severe is CVE-2010-1159?

CVE-2010-1159 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1159?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Aircrack-Ng Aircrack-Ng, Gentoo Linux.