CVE-2020-36158

Medium

mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2021-01-05
Last modified 2024-11-21
CVSS version 3.1
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 3.1 score

6.7

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-120

CVE-2020-36158 is classified as CWE-120

See CWE-120 on MITRE CWE for full details on this weakness type.

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2020-36158?

    CVE-2020-36158 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10 . CVE-2020-36158 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2020-36158?

    CVE-2020-36158 has a CVSS score of 6.7 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2020-36158?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2020-36158 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2020-36158 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2020-36158 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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