CVE-2007-5938

Medium

Description

The iwl_set_rate function in compatible/iwl3945-base.c in iwlwifi 1.1.21 and earlier dereferences an iwl_get_hw_mode return value without checking for NULL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors during module initialization.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
ProductIntel Pro Wireless
PublishedDec 6, 2007
First seenDec 6, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
intel pro_wireless_3945abg1.1.21—
intel wireless_wifi_link_4965agn1.1.21—

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CVE-2007-5938 · Intel Pro Wireless · Dark Radar