CVE-2020-26142
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.08%
Last modified
CVE-2020-26142 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in the kernel in OpenBSD 6.6. The WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 implementations treat fragmented frames as full frames. EPSS estimates a 2.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the kernel in OpenBSD 6.6. The WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 implementations treat fragmented frames as full frames. An adversary can abuse this to inject arbitrary network packets, independent of the network configuration.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 6.6 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/11/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vanhoefm/fragattacks/blob/master/SUMMARY.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://www.fragattacks.comThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/05/11/12Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/vanhoefm/fragattacks/blob/master/SUMMARY.mdThird Party Advisory
- https://www.fragattacks.comThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-26142?
An issue was discovered in the kernel in OpenBSD 6.6. The WEP, WPA, WPA2, and WPA3 implementations treat fragmented frames as full frames. An adversary can abuse this to inject arbitrary network packets, independent of the network configuration.
How severe is CVE-2020-26142?
CVE-2020-26142 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-26142?
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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