[security-alerts] FW: [SA23338] Intel 2200BG W29N51.SYS Driver Beacon Frame Race Condition

["Kazennov, Vladimir" <Vladimir.Kazennov@xxxxxxxxxx>]

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> TITLE:
> Intel 2200BG W29N51.SYS Driver Beacon Frame Race Condition
> 
> SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
> SA23338
> 
> VERIFY ADVISORY:
> http://secunia.com/advisories/23338/
> 
> CRITICAL:
> Moderately critical
> 
> IMPACT:
> System access
> 
> WHERE:
> From remote
> 
> SOFTWARE:
> Intel Wireless LAN Driver 9.x
> http://secunia.com/product/12914/
> 
> DESCRIPTION:
> Berno Silva has reported a vulnerability in Intel 2200BG drivers,
> which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise
> a vulnerable system.
> 
> The vulnerability is caused due to a race condition when W29N51.SYS
> handles multiple beacon frames. This can be exploited to overwrite
> certain kernel memory structures via sending multiple specially
> crafted beacon frames to the wireless card.
> 
> Successful exploitation may allow execution of arbitrary code.
> 
> The vulnerability is reported in version 9.0.3.9. Other versions may
> also be affected.
> 
> SOLUTION:
> Turn off the wireless card when not in use.
> 
> PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY:
> Berno Silva, Open Communications Security
>