CVE-2023-33020

Summary

CVE-2023-33020 is a transient Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability affecting WLAN Hosts. When an invalid channel, such as one out of range, is received during the CSA IE (Control and Provisioning of Wireless Access Points and Networks Information Element) process, the WLAN Host becomes vulnerable to a DoS attack. This issue can lead to network congestion and potential service disruptions. It is important for organizations using affected WLAN Hosts to implement appropriate security measures to mitigate the risk of this vulnerability. Additionally, it is recommended to keep WLAN Hosts updated with the latest software patches to ensure protection against known vulnerabilities.

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