fkie_cve-2007-5938
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd
Published
2007-12-06 15:46
Modified
2025-04-09 00:30
Severity ?
Summary
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.
References
Impacted products
| Vendor | Product | Version | |
|---|---|---|---|
| intel | pro_wireless_3945abg | 1.1.21 | |
| intel | wireless_wifi_link_4965agn | 1.1.21 |
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