Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old wireless driver flaw that could let a nearby attacker run code on a vulnerable laptop using a malicious 802.11 response frame. The known affected case is Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS 3.50.21.10 in Linksys WPC300N drivers before 4.100.15.5. Exposure is mainly legacy systems still using that driver. Likely limited to legacy Windows systems using Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS 3.50.21.10, including Cisco Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N Notebook Adapter drivers before 4.100.15.5. Exposure requires the vulnerable wireless driver to be installed and the wireless interface reachable over local radio range. Treat as high priority only if legacy wireless clients remain in use. The business risk is code execution on vulnerable endpoints from wireless proximity, but modern environments may have no exposure if the hardware and driver are retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Linksys WPC300N drivers to version 4.100.15.5 or later.; Identify OEM systems using Broadcom BCMWL5.SYS and check vendor guidance.; Disable affected wireless adapters where updates are unavailable..
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- broadcom-bcmwl5-bo(30202)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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