Out-of-bounds Read Affecting wpa package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-WPA-345966
  • published8 May 2019
  • disclosed8 May 2019

Introduced: 8 May 2019

CVE-2019-2053  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:16.04 wpa.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream wpa package and not the wpa package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

In wnm_parse_neighbor_report_elem of wnm_sta.c, there is a possible out-of-bounds read due to missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Product: Android Versions: Android-7.0 Android-7.1.1 Android-7.1.2 Android-8.0 Android-8.1 Android-9 Android ID: A-122074159