CVE-2020-36158
Published Jan 5, 2021 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Original summary
Normalized public record · Updated Nov 3, 2026
mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
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QFinch assessment
mwifiex_cmd_802_11_ad_hoc_start in drivers/net/wireless/marvell/mwifiex/join.c in the Linux kernel through 5.10.4 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SSID value, aka CID-5c455c5ab332.
Evidence: public source recordsAffected products
| Affected package, product or range | Fix status |
|---|---|
| Consult the referenced vendor advisory for affected versions. | Consult source advisory |
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Remediation
Apply the vendor-supported fixed release or mitigation, then verify the affected component is no longer reachable.
- Confirm the affected product and reachable code path exist in your environment.
- Apply the vendor-supported patch or mitigation from the primary advisory.
- Rescan the exact deployed revision and retain verification evidence.
Evidence coverage
- SSVC priority
- MEDIUM
- Confidence
- Not available
- Aliases
- None reported
Scores appear only when corresponding evidence exists. Missing data is never interpreted as zero risk.
Sources and record history
- patchwork.kernel.org ↗
- lore.kernel.org ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- Patch commit ↗
- FEDORA-2021-3465ada1ca ↗
- DSA-4843 ↗
- security.netapp.com ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210212 [SECURITY] [DLA 2557-1] linux-4.19 security update ↗
- [debian-lts-announce] 20210309 [SECURITY] [DLA 2586-1] linux security update ↗
Record history
Published Jan 5, 2021 · Last refreshed Nov 3, 2026