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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-48463
CVE-2022-48463:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
In wifi service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed (MITRE CVE, CISA Bulletin).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the wifi service component and is characterized by a missing bounds check that could potentially lead to an out of bounds write condition. The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS base score of 7.8, indicating a high severity level (CISA Bulletin).
Impact
The exploitation of this vulnerability could result in a local denial of service condition, affecting the availability of the wifi service (MITRE CVE).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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