GSD-2023-1000181 wifi: cfg80211: don't allow multi-BSSID in S1G

Not scored Published

The Linux kernel WiFi subsystem incorrectly allowed multi-BSSID in S1G mode, potentially leading to undefined behavior or instability.

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

What is GSD-2023-1000181?

GSD-2023-1000181 is a vulnerability in Kernel, published on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

wifi: cfg80211: don't allow multi-BSSID in S1G

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 v5.15.82 by commit dc0853f8b502a7cea385335fb2625625d1a447cb, it was introduced in version v5.10 by commit 9eaffe5078ca0808603cdd15c4eaf0106a996f3a. For more details please see the references link.

Which versions are affected by GSD-2023-1000181?

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

PackageAffectedFixed in
Kernel LinuxAll versionsNone

How do I fix GSD-2023-1000181?

No fix has been published for GSD-2023-1000181 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is GSD-2023-1000181 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of GSD-2023-1000181 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

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