Access Control Weakness in NetBSD Kernel Affecting Network Security

CVE-2020-26139

What is CVE-2020-26139?

An issue exists in the NetBSD kernel where Access Points (APs) forward EAPOL frames to other clients before the sender has authenticated. This flaw can be exploited in Wi-Fi networks, potentially leading to denial-of-service attacks against connected devices and facilitating the exploitation of additional vulnerabilities.

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