CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedThe vulnerability affects the Linux kernel's cfg80211 subsystem, specifically in the handling of Wi-Fi scan requests. If the system encounters an error when validating the SSID length, it may inadvertently leak sensitive information through the 'creq' structure. Organizations using Linux-based systems, particularly those relying on wireless networking features, should prioritize addressing this issue to mitigate potential information disclosure risks.
Original NVD Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: cfg80211: Fix an error handling path in cfg80211_wext_siwscan() If the test against IEEE80211_MAX_SSID_LEN fails, then 'creq' leaks. Use the existing error handling path to fix it.