The vulnerability of the wilc_netdev_ifc_init() function in the drivers/net/wireless/microchip/wilc1000/netdev.c driver for Microchip wireless communication adapters in the Linux operating system’s kernel allows a attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information.

The vulnerability of the wilcnetdevifcinit function in the drivers/net/wireless/microchip/wilc1000/netdev.c file of the wireless adapter driver module from Microchip’s Linux operating system is related to the improper elimination of certain elements in the data sent to the client. Exploiting this...