CVE-2020-25853

Published Feb 3, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 1.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The function CheckMic() in the Realtek RTL8195A Wi-Fi Module prior to versions released in April 2020 (up to and excluding 2.08) does not validate the size parameter for an internal function, _rt_md5_hmac_veneer() or _rt_hmac_sha1_veneer(), resulting in a stack buffer over-read which can be exploited for denial of service. An attacker can impersonate an Access Point and attack a vulnerable Wi-Fi client, by injecting a crafted packet into the WPA2 handshake. The attacker does not need to know the network's PSK.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-18486 The function CheckMic() in the Realtek RTL8195A Wi-Fi Module prior to versions released in April 2020 (up to and excluding 2.08) does not validate the size parameter for an internal function, _rt_md5_hmac_veneer() or _rt_hmac_sha1_veneer(), resulting in a stack buffer over-read which can be exploited for denial of service. An attacker can impersonate an Access Point and attack a vulnerable Wi-Fi client, by injecting a crafted packet into the WPA2 handshake. The attacker does not need to know the network's PSK.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
VDOO
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:49 PM
Reserved
Sep 23, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 3, 2021, 5:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:07 AM