CVE-2007-5938 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a kernel panic and denial of service in the iwlwifi driver via a null pointer dereference during module initialization.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2007-5938?
CVE-2007-5938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Dec 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The iwl_set_rate function in compatible/iwl3945-base.c in iwlwifi 1.1.21 and earlier dereferences an iwl_get_hw_mode return value without checking for NULL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors during module initialization.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5938?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Intel Pro Wireless 3945abg, Intel Wireless Wifi Link 4965agn.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5938?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2007-5938 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5938 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmcg-hfrp-gr58.