Vulnerability Description
The client 802.11 mac implementation in Espressif ESP8266_NONOS_SDK 2.2.0 through 3.1.0 does not validate correctly the RSN AuthKey suite list count in beacon frames, probe responses, and association responses, which allows attackers in radio range to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Espressif | Arduino Esp8266 | <= 2.5.2 |
| Espressif | Esp8266 Nonos Sdk | >= 2.2.0, <= 3.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Matheus-Garbelini/esp32_esp8266_attacksExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/espressifProduct
- https://matheus-garbelini.github.io/home/post/esp8266-beacon-frame-crash/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Matheus-Garbelini/esp32_esp8266_attacksExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/espressifProduct
- https://matheus-garbelini.github.io/home/post/esp8266-beacon-frame-crash/ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2019-12588?
CVE-2019-12588 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The client 802.11 mac implementation in Espressif ESP8266_NONOS_SDK 2.2.0 through 3.1.0 does not validate correctly the RSN AuthKey suite list count in beacon frames, probe responses, and association ...
How severe is CVE-2019-12588?
CVE-2019-12588 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2019-12588?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Espressif Arduino Esp8266, Espressif Esp8266 Nonos Sdk.