CWE Code: 134
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
Summary: format string vulnerability in the b43_request_firmware function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/main.c in the broadcom b43 wireless driver in the linux kernel through 3.9.4 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging root access and including format string specifiers in an fwpostfix modprobe parameter, leading to improper construction of an error message.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2013-06-07
Last Modified Date: 2017-11-18