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CVE-2016-4477

UnknownEPSS 0.26%

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CVE-2016-4477 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.26%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GoogleAndroid4.4.4
GoogleAndroid5.0.2
GoogleAndroid5.1.1
GoogleAndroid6.0
GoogleAndroid6.0.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4477?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-4477?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4477 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4477?
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