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CVE-2015-4144

UnknownEPSS 3.40%

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CVE-2015-4144 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The EAP-pwd server and peer implementation in hostapd and wpa_supplicant 1.0 through 2.4 does not validate that a message is long enough to contain the Total-Length field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message.. EPSS estimates a 3.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The EAP-pwd server and peer implementation in hostapd and wpa_supplicant 1.0 through 2.4 does not validate that a message is long enough to contain the Total-Length field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.40%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OpensuseOpensuse13.1
OpensuseOpensuse13.2
W1.FiHostapd1.0
W1.FiHostapd1.1
W1.FiHostapd2.0
W1.FiHostapd2.1
W1.FiHostapd2.2
W1.FiHostapd2.3
W1.FiHostapd2.4
W1.FiWpa Supplicant1.0
W1.FiWpa Supplicant1.1
W1.FiWpa Supplicant2.0
W1.FiWpa Supplicant2.1
W1.FiWpa Supplicant2.2
W1.FiWpa Supplicant2.3
W1.FiWpa Supplicant2.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-4144?
The EAP-pwd server and peer implementation in hostapd and wpa_supplicant 1.0 through 2.4 does not validate that a message is long enough to contain the Total-Length field, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted message.
How severe is CVE-2015-4144?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-4144 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4144?
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