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CVE-2007-2831

UnknownEPSS 3.46%

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CVE-2007-2831 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly obtain kernel memory contents, and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative array index value.. EPSS estimates a 3.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly obtain kernel memory contents, and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative array index value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.46%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MadwifiMadwifi<= 0.9.3
MadwifiMadwifi0.9.0
MadwifiMadwifi0.9.1
MadwifiMadwifi0.9.2
MadwifiMadwifi0.9.2.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-2831?
Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly obtain kernel memory contents, and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative array index value.
How severe is CVE-2007-2831?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-2831 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2831?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST