CVE-2021-39306 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A stack buffer overflow in Realtek RTL8195AM allows attackers to execute code or cause denial of service via malicious WEP authentication challenges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-39306?

CVE-2021-39306 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A stack buffer overflow was discovered on Realtek RTL8195AM device before 2.0.10, it exists in the client code when an attacker sends a big size Authentication challenge text in WEP security.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39306?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Realtek Rtl8195am Firmware.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39306?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-39306 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-39306 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rcc4-26h9-5ggq.

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