The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux…
Priority LOW 19Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Adjacent network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · None · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat.
Summary
The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly implement a TKIP protection mechanism, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access to a Wi-Fi network by reading Wi-Fi frames.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.01513 74th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Public exploit Yes 1 exploit referenceTagged by NVD
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 2 advisories
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 4
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 2.6.36.4 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.36.1 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.36.2 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.36.3 | Vulnerable | Linux |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 2.6.36.4 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.36.1 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.36.2 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.6.36.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.36.3 Vulnerable ·Linux
Remediation
Red Hat 2 advisories
- RHSA-2011:0421 Released 2011-04-08 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6 +7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-71.24.1.el6 +4
- RHSA-2011:0330 Released 2011-03-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- MRG Realtime for RHEL 5 Server kernel-rt-2.6.33.7-rt29.55.el5rt, kernel-rt-debug-2.6.33.7-rt29.55.el5rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-2.6.33.7-rt29.55.el5rt +7
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| MRG Realtime for RHEL 5 Server | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0330 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0421 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0421 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0421 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2011:0421 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2010-4648
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-3359-9p9h-8p54
References
Patch 2
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Sources
- CVE-2010-4648 · CVE Program
- CVE-2010-4648 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-3359-9p9h-8p54 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2010-4648 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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