CVE-2008-4441: Input Validation

Published Oct 14, 2008
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Updated

The Marvell driver for the Linksys WAP4400N Wi-Fi access point with firmware 1.2.14 on the Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1 chipset, when WEP mode is enabled, does not properly parse malformed 802.11 frames, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot or hang-up) via a malformed association request containing the WEP flag, as demonstrated by a request that is too short, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1144 and CVE-2008-1197.

Affected Software

2 affected components
LinkSys Wap400n=1.2.14
Marvell 88W8361P-BEM1

Event History

Oct 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:28 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4441?

CVE-2008-4441 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4441?

To mitigate CVE-2008-4441, upgrade to a revised firmware version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2008-4441?

CVE-2008-4441 affects the Linksys WAP4400N Wi-Fi access point running firmware version 1.2.14.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2008-4441 enable?

CVE-2008-4441 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending malformed 802.11 frames.

5

Is WEP mode related to CVE-2008-4441?

Yes, CVE-2008-4441 specifically occurs when WEP mode is enabled on the affected devices.

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