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CVE-2022-44429:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2022-44429 is a security vulnerability discovered in the WLAN driver that was disclosed on January 4, 2023. The vulnerability stems from a possible missing bounds check in the WLAN driver implementation, which affects WLAN services (NVD, CVE).
Technical details
The vulnerability is characterized by a missing bounds check in the WLAN driver component. This security flaw has been assigned CWE-122, indicating a potential heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (NVD CNA).
Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is the potential for local denial of service in WLAN services. When successfully exploited, it could disrupt the normal operation of WLAN functionality (NVD).
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