The vulnerability of the cfg80211gen_new_ie() function in the net/wireless/scan.c module, which supports wireless communication in Linux kernels, allows a attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and accessibility of protected information.

The vulnerability of the cfg80211gennewie function in the net/wireless/scan.c module, which supports wireless communication in Linux kernels, stems from the copying of buffers without checking the size of the input data a classic buffer overflow attack. Exploiting this vulnerability could allow a...