CVE-2010-4648

3.3 LOW 2% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 1.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-06-21 23:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:25 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 3.3 LOW (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-06-21 23:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:25 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Linux Kernel ≤ 2.6.36.4
Linux Kernel 2.6.36.1
Linux Kernel 2.6.36.2
Linux Kernel 2.6.36.3

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 3.3

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Partial
Integrity: None
Availability: None

Raw vector

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record