Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the SET_WPS_IE IOCTL implementation in wlan_hdd_hostapd.c in the WLAN (aka Wi-Fi) driver for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) Android contributions for MSM devices and other products, allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses a long WPS IE element.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.20.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-issues-wlan-driBroken Link
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.codeaurora.org/projects/security-advisories/multiple-issues-wlan-driBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0570?
CVE-2015-0570 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the SET_WPS_IE IOCTL implementation in wlan_hdd_hostapd.c in the WLAN (aka Wi-Fi) driver for the Linux kernel 3.x and 4.x, as used in Qualcomm Innovation Center (QuIC) A...
How severe is CVE-2015-0570?
CVE-2015-0570 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0570?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.