CVE-2010-4648: The orinoco_ioctl_set_auth function in drivers/net/wireless/orinoco/wext.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.3...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-4648 affects older Linux kernels using the Orinoco wireless driver. A flaw in TKIP protection handling could make it easier for a nearby attacker to gain Wi-Fi network access by reading wireless frames. The available sources do not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems before kernel 2.6.37 that use the Orinoco wireless driver for Wi-Fi. Modern supported Linux distributions are less likely affected unless they carry old kernels or missing backports. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize environments with old Linux wireless devices or unsupported kernels, because the risk is network access through Wi-Fi rather than server-side remote code execution. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Linux kernels to 2.6.37 or a vendor backport containing the fix.; Check distribution advisories for Red Hat or other vendor-specific kernel backport status.; Prioritize remediation on systems with active wireless interfaces using the Orinoco driver..

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Jun 24, 2026, 12:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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