GSD-2021-1001429 wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan

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A buffer overflow in the wl1251 Wi-Fi driver allows potential code execution or denial of service, requiring kernel patching.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not stated
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not stated
Fix
None listed

What is GSD-2021-1001429?

GSD-2021-1001429 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Kernel, published on 3 Aug 2021. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network.

Official description

wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan

This is an automated ID intended to aid in discovery of potential security vulnerabilities. The actual impact and attack plausibility have not yet been proven. This ID is fixed in Linux Kernel version v4.14.240 by commit 0f6c0488368c9ac1aa685821916fadba32f5d1ef. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2021-1001429?

1 open source package ship an affected version, including Kernel.

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2021-1001429?

No fix has been published for GSD-2021-1001429 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 GSD-2021-1001429 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2021-1001429 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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