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AL-2008.0053 -- [Win] -- Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed Frame Remote Code Execution

Date: 28 April 2008

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A  U  S  C  E  R  T                                           A  L  E  R  T

                       AL-2008.0053 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                                   [Win]
   Intel Centrino Wireless Driver Malformed Frame Remote Code Execution
                               28 April 2008

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              Intel PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Adapter
                      Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Adapter
                      Intel PROSet/Wireless 10.5 and prior 
                        with driver 9.0.4.16
Operating System:     Windows
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
                      SYSTEM Compromise
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
Member content until: Monday, May 26 2008

Original Bulletin:  
  http://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00001&languageid=en-fr

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OVERVIEW

        The Intel PRO/Wireless is a popular driver set used in many systems,
        especially laptops. Recently, a proof-of-concept has been released for
        this vulnerability.


IMPACT:

        A malicious frame could be broadcast and cause any affected adapter
        that is within range to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM privileges.
        

MITIGATION:

        Intel has released an update to the driver set which can be downloaded
        from the Intel website at: 

          http://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00001&languageid=en-fr

        and following the appropriate links.


REFERENCES:

       [1] Intel Product Security Center
           http://security-center.intel.com/advisory.aspx?intelid=INTEL-SA-00001&languageid=en-fr

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