CVE-2026-29976
Description
A flaw was found in ZerBea hcxpcapngtool. A local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability within the getradiotapfield() function. This can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information.
Statement
This Low impact vulnerability affects Red Hat Community Projects, specifically the hcxtools component. A local attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in the getradiotapfield() function, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive information.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; Execute Unauthorized Code or Commands
Buffer overflows often can be used to execute arbitrary code, which is usually outside the scope of the product's implicit security policy. This can often be used to subvert any other security service.
Availability
Technical Impact: Modify Memory; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; DoS: Resource Consumption (CPU)
Buffer overflows generally lead to crashes. Other attacks leading to lack of availability are possible, including putting the product into an infinite loop.
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