gsd-2007-5938
Vulnerability from gsd
Modified
2023-12-13 01:21
Details
The iwl_set_rate function in compatible/iwl3945-base.c in iwlwifi 1.1.21 and earlier dereferences an iwl_get_hw_mode return value without checking for NULL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors during module initialization.
Aliases
Aliases
CVE-2007-5938


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