CVE-2020-3702
kernel: ath9k: information disclosure via specifically timed and handcrafted traffic
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · August 5, 2020
Updated · October 9, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's implementation of wireless drivers using the Atheros chipsets. An attacker within wireless range could send crafted traffic leading to information disclosure.
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:H/I:N/A:N
CWE-319 · Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information