CVE-2007-5938
CVE-2007-5938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Pro Wireless 3945abg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Intel Pro Wireless 3945abg
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The iwl_set_rate function in compatible/iwl3945-base.c in iwlwifi 1.1.21 and earlier dereferences an iwl_get_hw_mode return value without checking for NULL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors during module initialization.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-5938?
- The iwl_set_rate function in compatible/iwl3945-base.c in iwlwifi 1.1.21 and earlier dereferences an iwl_get_hw_mode return value without checking for NULL, which might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via unspecified vectors during module initialization.
- How severe is CVE-2007-5938?
- CVE-2007-5938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-5938 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-5938?
- CVE-2007-5938 primarily affects Intel Pro Wireless 3945abg. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-5938?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-5938 published?
- CVE-2007-5938 was published on 2007-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.linux.drivers.ipw3945.devel/1618
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=199209
- http://osvdb.org/44749
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29236
- http://www.intellinuxwireless.org/repos/?p=iwlwifi.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=25db44d4cdfe31d59223d74cb577f4a71aff1a40
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0154.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26842
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4211
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10787
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:pro_wireless_3945abg:1.1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:intel:wireless_wifi_link_4965agn:1.1.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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