The ath_rate_sample function in the ath_rate/sample/sample.c sample code in MadWifi before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed KASSERT and system crash) by moving a connected system to a location with low signal strength, and possibly other vectors related to a race condition between interface enabling and packet transmission.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 5.9
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suse | — | Upgrade madwifi-kmp-smpUpgrade madwifi-kmp-defaultUpgrade madwifi-kmp-bigsmp | Feb 17, 2015 | Dec 31, 2005 |
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