Linux Kernel up to 5.5.3 wmm.c mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status out-of-bounds write

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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.5.3. The impacted element is the function mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status of the file drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/wmm.c. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds write.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2020-12654. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.
You should upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 5.5.3 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status of the file drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/wmm.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds write vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-787. The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:
An issue was found in Linux kernel before 5.5.4. mwifiex_ret_wmm_get_status() in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/wmm.c allows a remote AP to trigger a heap-based buffer overflow because of an incorrect memcpy, aka CID-3a9b153c5591.
The weakness was shared 05/05/2020. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-12654 since 05/05/2020. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.
Upgrading to version 5.5.4 eliminates this vulnerability.
The entries VDB-154748, VDB-154747, VDB-154746 and VDB-154745 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.
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- Vendor: https://www.kernel.org/
CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.5VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.4
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Class: Out-of-bounds writeCWE: CWE-787 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Kernel 5.5.4
Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: kernel.orgStatus: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2020-12654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-12654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-154744
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Entry
Created: 05/05/2020 20:34Updated: 10/15/2020 11:19
Changes: 05/05/2020 20:34 (40), 05/05/2020 20:39 (18), 10/15/2020 11:19 (1)
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