Vulnerability Description
The WNM Sleep Mode code in wpa_supplicant 2.x before 2.6 does not properly ignore key data in response frames when management frame protection (MFP) was not negotiated, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary broadcast or multicast packets or cause a denial of service (ignored packets) via a WNM Sleep Mode response.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://w1.fi/security/2015-6/wpa_supplicant-unauthorized-wnm-sleep-mode-gtk-cont
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3397
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/10/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77541
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034592
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2808-1
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-01-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://w1.fi/security/2015-6/wpa_supplicant-unauthorized-wnm-sleep-mode-gtk-cont
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3397
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/11/10/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77541
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034592
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2808-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-5310?
CVE-2015-5310 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WNM Sleep Mode code in wpa_supplicant 2.x before 2.6 does not properly ignore key data in response frames when management frame protection (MFP) was not negotiated, which allows remote attackers t...
How severe is CVE-2015-5310?
CVE-2015-5310 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-5310?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.