CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4835

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The ath_rate_sample function in the sample code of MadWifi before version 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash due to failed KASSERT) by moving a connected system to a location with low signal strength, and possibly other vectors related to a race condition between interface enabling and packet transmission.

Risk Assessment

The risk is the potential for remote attackers to crash the system, leading to disruption of network services and potential loss of access to resources.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade MadWifi to version 0.9.3 or later, which includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The ath_rate_sample function in the ath_rate/sample/sample.c sample code in MadWifi before 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (failed KASSERT and system crash) by moving a connected system to a location with low signal strength, and possibly other vectors related to a race condition between interface enabling and packet transmission.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS