CVE-2020-24588
kernel: wifi frame payload being parsed incorrectly as an L2 frame
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 12, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernels wifi implementation. An attacker within wireless broadcast range can inject custom data into the wireless communication circumventing checks on the data. This can cause the frame to pass checks and be considered a valid frame of a different type.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options does not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 4.3CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation