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CVE-2022-47364:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In the wlan driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service in wlan services. The vulnerability (CVE-2022-47364) affects the wlan driver component, where improper input validation could lead to out of bounds write operations (MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the wlan driver where there is a missing bounds check that could allow an out of bounds write operation. This type of vulnerability typically occurs when the software fails to validate input properly before using it to perform memory operations. The severity of this issue is significant as it could lead to denial of service conditions (MITRE).
Impact
The primary impact of this vulnerability is a potential local denial of service in wlan services. When exploited, it could cause system instability or crashes, affecting the availability of wireless network services (MITRE).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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