CVE-2021-27862: L2 network filtering bypass using stacked VLAN0 and LLC/SNAP headers with an invalid length during Ethernet to Wifi frame translation

Published Sep 27, 2022
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Updated

Layer 2 network filtering capabilities such as IPv6 RA guard can be bypassed using LLC/SNAP headers with invalid length and Ethernet to Wifi frame conversion (and optionally VLAN0 headers).

Affected Software

2 affected components
IEEE Ieee 802.2<=802.2h-1997
IETF P802.1q<=d1.0

Event History

Sep 27, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2021-27862.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-27862?

The severity of CVE-2021-27862 is medium with a severity value of 4.7.

3

What is the affected software in CVE-2021-27862?

The affected software in CVE-2021-27862 includes IEEE 802.2 up to and including version 802.2h-1997, and IETF P802.1q up to and including version d1.0.

4

How can Layer 2 network filtering capabilities be bypassed in CVE-2021-27862?

Layer 2 network filtering capabilities such as IPv6 RA guard can be bypassed in CVE-2021-27862 using LLC/SNAP headers with invalid length and Ethernet to WiFi frame conversion, and optionally VLAN0 headers.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-27862?

Yes, there are references available for CVE-2021-27862. They include: [1] https://blog.champtar.fr/VLAN0_LLC_SNAP/, [2] https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-v6ops-ra-guard/08/, [3] https://kb.cert.org/vuls/id/855201

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