CVE-2008-4395

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions ndiswrapper versions prior to 1.53-r1

Description The issue affects the ndiswrapper package in Gentoo Linux and the Linux kernel 2.6, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending packets over a local wireless network with long ESSIDs, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For ndiswrapper versions prior to 1.53-r1, update to version 1.53-r1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to wireless networks to minimize the risk of exploitation.