CVE-2022-23088

802.11 heap buffer overflow

Description

The 802.11 beacon handling routine failed to validate the length of an IEEE 802.11s Mesh ID before copying it to a heap-allocated buffer. While a FreeBSD Wi-Fi client is in scanning mode (i.e., not associated with a SSID) a malicious beacon frame may overwrite kernel memory, leading to remote code execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.62%
Vendor Advisory freebsd.org
Affected: FreeBSD FreeBSD
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://security.freebsd.org/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-22:07.wifi_meshid.asc vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-23088?
CVE-2022-23088 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-23088?
To fix CVE-2022-23088, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-23088 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-23088 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-23088?
CVE-2022-23088 affects FreeBSD FreeBSD.
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