CVE-2020-26139
kernel: Forwarding EAPOL from unauthenticated wifi client
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 12, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
Frames used for authentication and key management between the AP and connected clients. Some clients may take these redirected frames masquerading as control mechanisms from the AP.
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 · 3.5CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
CWE-829 · Inclusion of Functionality from Untrusted Control Sphere