CVE-2020-26141
kernel: not verifying TKIP MIC of fragmented frames
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · May 11, 2021
Updated · June 28, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in Linux kernel's WiFi implementation. An attacker within wireless range can inject a control packet fragment where the kernel does not verify the Message Integrity Check (authenticity) of fragmented TKIP frames.
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 · 6.5CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE-354 · Improper Validation of Integrity Check Value