Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 2.6.36.4 |
References
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.37
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/18Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667907Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a54917c3fc295cb61f3fb52373c173fd3b69f4ExploitPatch
- http://ftp.osuosl.org/pub/linux/kernel/v2.6/ChangeLog-2.6.37
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/01/06/18Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=667907Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/0a54917c3fc295cb61f3fb52373c173fd3b69f4ExploitPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-4648?
CVE-2010-4648 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). 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 a...
How severe is CVE-2010-4648?
CVE-2010-4648 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-4648?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.