CVE-2007-2831 Integer overflow in n/a
Local attackers can trigger a system crash, leak kernel memory, or execute arbitrary code via a negative array index in MadWifi wireless drivers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2831?
CVE-2007-2831 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 May 2007. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Array index error in the (1) ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and (2) ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions in net80211/ieee80211_wireless.c in MadWifi before 0.9.3.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash), possibly obtain kernel memory contents, and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative array index value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2831?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Madwifi Madwifi.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-2831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9j75-9wp3-854g.