CVE-2024-40674
"Netgear WifiConfiguration Overflow Vulnerability"
Description
In validateSsid of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to overflow a system configuration file due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
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Published Date :
Jan. 28, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Jan. 28, 2025, 8:15 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
No
Impact Score :
Exploitability Score :
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https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/debc548ac085ba1ab0582172b97d965e9a1ea43a | |
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In validateSsid of WifiConfigurationUtil.java, there is a possible way to overflow a system configuration file due to a logic error in the code. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Added Reference https://android.googlesource.com/platform/packages/modules/Wifi/+/debc548ac085ba1ab0582172b97d965e9a1ea43a Added Reference https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-10-01
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