CVE-2007-2831 describes an array index error in the MadWifi driver (versions prior to 0.9.3.1), specifically within the ieee80211_ioctl_getwmmparams and ieee80211_ioctl_setwmmparams functions. This flaw allows local users to trigger a denial of service, potentially leak kernel memory, or even execute arbitrary code. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is considered critical, indicating a network-exploitable attack with low complexity and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.9.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:madwifi:madwifi:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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