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CVE-2010-4648

The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a TKIP protection mech…

Impact

The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a TKIP protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to a Wi-Fi network by reading Wi-Fi frames.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
through 2.6.36.4
Versions 2.6.36.1, 2.6.36.2, 2.6.36.3

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