Vulnerability Description
wpa_supplicant 0.4.0 through 2.5 does not reject \n and \r characters in passphrase parameters, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary library loading and consequently gain privileges, or cause a denial of service (daemon outage), via a crafted (1) SET, (2) SET_CRED, or (3) SET_NETWORK command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Android | 4.4.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/12
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3455-1
- http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-05-01.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/03/12
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3455-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4477?
CVE-2016-4477 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). wpa_supplicant 0.4.0 through 2.5 does not reject \n and \r characters in passphrase parameters, which allows local users to trigger arbitrary library loading and consequently gain privileges, or cause...
How severe is CVE-2016-4477?
CVE-2016-4477 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-2016-4477?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.