Vulnerability Description
rtw_wx_set_scan in drivers/staging/rtl8188eu/os_dep/ioctl_linux.c in the Linux kernel through 5.11.6 allows writing beyond the end of the ->ssid[] array. NOTE: from the perspective of kernel.org releases, CVE IDs are not normally used for drivers/staging/* (unfinished work); however, system integrators may have situations in which a drivers/staging issue is relevant to their own customer base.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.12, < 4.4.262 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | - |
| Netapp | Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware | - |
| Netapp | Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
| Netapp | H700E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700E | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H500E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500E | - |
| Netapp | H300E Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300E | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/18/1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/21/2Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=74Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00035.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0008/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/18/1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/11/21/2Third Party Advisory
- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=74Mailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00035.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/06/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210507-0008/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-28660?
CVE-2021-28660 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). rtw_wx_set_scan in drivers/staging/rtl8188eu/os_dep/ioctl_linux.c in the Linux kernel through 5.11.6 allows writing beyond the end of the ->ssid[] array. NOTE: from the perspective of kernel.org relea...
How severe is CVE-2021-28660?
CVE-2021-28660 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-28660?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux, Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware.