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CVE-2007-5475

6.8 · MEDIUM

Multiple buffer overflows in the Marvell wireless driver, as used in Linksys WAP4400N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 1.2.17 on the Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset, and other products, allow remote…

Published Nov 12, 2009marvellCWE-119EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2007-5475 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting marvell 88w8361p-bem_chipset. It was published on November 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in the Marvell wireless driver, as used in Linksys WAP4400N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 1.2.17 on the Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset, and other products, allow remote 802.11-authenticated users to cause a denial of service (wireless access point crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an association request with long (1) rates, (2) extended rates, and unspecified other information elements.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from marvell. Update 88w8361p-bem_chipset to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5475?

CVE-2007-5475 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting marvell 88w8361p-bem_chipset. It was published on November 12, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-5475?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5475?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from marvell. Update 88w8361p-bem_chipset to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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