CVE-2020-36158
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2020-36158 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.0, < 4.4.250 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.5, < 4.9.250 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.10, < 4.14.214 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.15, < 4.19.166 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 4.20, < 5.4.88 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 5.5, < 5.10.6 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 33 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Netapp | Cloud Backup | All versions |
| Netapp | Solidfire Baseboard Management Controller Firmware | All versions |
References
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5c455c5ab332773464d02ba17015acdca198f03dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210212-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4843Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/5c455c5ab332773464d02ba17015acdca198f03dPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/03/msg00010.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210212-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4843Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-36158?
mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
How severe is CVE-2020-36158?
CVE-2020-36158 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-36158?
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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