Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in wl1251_cmd_scan

Kernel Updated 02 Oct 2025

Summary

03/08/2021

Disclosed on

N/A

Severity

No i

Fix available

Unrated

Severity

Not published

CVSS Score

GSD-2021-1001392: wl1251: Fix possible buffer overflow in wl1251_cmd_scan. Affects Kernel versions < 115103f6e3f1c26c473766c16439c7c8b235529a. No fix is published. How to fix ↓

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Background

The wl1251 package is a wireless LAN driver for Texas Instruments wl1251 chipset. It is a part of the Linux Kernel ecosystem. The driver provides functionality for scanning wireless networks. However, a vulnerability has been discovered in the wl1251_cmd_scan function, which could potentially lead to a buffer overflow.

Vulnerability Detail

The vulnerability in wl1251_cmd_scan function allows an attacker to overflow a buffer, potentially leading to remote code execution or denial of service. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker can exploit this vulnerability and execute arbitrary code or crash the system. The impact and attack plausibility of this vulnerability have not yet been proven.

How To Fix

No fixed version is published for this vulnerability.

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Conclusion

The wl1251 package in the Linux Kernel is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in the wl1251_cmd_scan function. This vulnerability can potentially lead to remote code execution or denial of service. It is recommended to update to Linux Kernel version v4.19.198 or later to fix this vulnerability. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.

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