CWE Code: 264
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.3
CWE Name:  Permissions Privileges and Access Controls
Summary: stack-based buffer overflow in the set_wps_ie ioctl implementation in wlan_hdd_hostapd.c in the wlan (aka wi-fi) driver for the linux kernel 3.x and 4.x, as used in qualcomm innovation center (quic) android contributions for msm devices and other products, allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application that uses a long wps ie element.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2016-05-09
Last Modified Date: 2016-11-28