CVE-2010-4648: Low severity Linux Linux kernel vulnerability
Enable the port when disabling countermeasures, and disable it on enabling countermeasures. This bug causes the response of the system to certain attacks to be ineffective. It also prevents wpasupplicant from getting scan results, as wpasupplicant disables countermeasures on startup - preventing the hardware from scanning. wpasupplicant works with apmode=2 despite this bug because the commit handler re-enables the port. The log tends to look like: State: DISCONNECTED -> SCANNING Starting AP scan for wildcard SSID Scan requested (ret=0) - scan timeout 5 seconds EAPOL: disable timer tick EAPOL: Supplicant port status: Unauthorized Scan timeout - try to get results Failed to get scan results Failed to get scan results - try scanning again Setting scan request: 1 sec 0 usec Starting AP scan for wildcard SSID Scan requested (ret=-1) - scan timeout 5 seconds Failed to initiate AP scan.
Upstream commit: http://git.kernel.org/linus/0a54917c3fc295cb61f3fb52373c173fd3b69f48
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The orinocoioctlsetauth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/we ...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4648?
CVE-2010-4648 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its impact on the effectiveness of countermeasures against certain attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4648?
To fix CVE-2010-4648, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2010-4648?
CVE-2010-4648 affects Linux kernel versions up to 2.6.36.4 and specific earlier versions including 2.6.36.1, 2.6.36.2, and 2.6.36.3.
What are the consequences of not addressing CVE-2010-4648?
Not addressing CVE-2010-4648 may leave your system vulnerable to attacks that can bypass security countermeasures.
Is CVE-2010-4648 a software or hardware vulnerability?
CVE-2010-4648 is a software vulnerability that affects the Linux kernel.