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CVE-2022-44427:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-44427 is a vulnerability discovered in the WLAN driver that was disclosed on October 31, 2022. The vulnerability affects WLAN services and is characterized by a possible missing bounds check (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing bounds check in the WLAN driver implementation. This security flaw is classified under CWE-122 and CWE-787 categories, indicating potential buffer overflow issues (NVD CNA).
Impact
The vulnerability could lead to local denial of service in WLAN services if successfully exploited (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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