CVE-2024-26694: wifi: iwlwifi: fix double-free bug
First published: Wed Apr 03 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: iwlwifi: fix double-free bug The Linux kernel CVE team has assigned <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26694">CVE-2024-26694</a> to this issue. Upstream advisory: <a href="https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040337-CVE-2024-26694-b216@gregkh/T">https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040337-CVE-2024-26694-b216@gregkh/T</a>
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.18 | 6.6.18 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.7.6 | 6.7.6 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8 | 6.8 |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.4<6.6.18 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.7.6 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc1 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc2 | |
| Linux Kernel | =6.8-rc3 | |
| debian/linux | 5.10.223-1 5.10.226-1 6.1.123-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.12-1 6.12.15-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/353d321f63f7dbfc9ef58498cc732c9fe886a596
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ab9d4bb9a1892439b3123fc52b19e32b9cdf80ad
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d24eb9a27bea8fe5237fa71be274391d9d51eff2
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-26694
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024040337-CVE-2024-26694-b216@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2273093
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3618
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3627
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2273092
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-26694
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/353d321f63f7dbfc9ef58498cc732c9fe886a596
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-26694
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-26694
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-26694
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-26694
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-26694?
CVE-2024-26694 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-26694?
To remediate CVE-2024-26694, update the Linux kernel to the versions specified by your distribution: 6.6.18, 6.7.6, 6.8, or certain 5.10 and 6.1 versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-26694?
CVE-2024-26694 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel up to 6.6.18 and includes specific Debian and Red Hat kernel versions.
Is CVE-2024-26694 a remote exploit?
CVE-2024-26694 is not a remote exploit; it involves a double-free bug in the iwlwifi driver.
When was CVE-2024-26694 discovered?
CVE-2024-26694 was reported and resolved as part of ongoing efforts in the Linux kernel security management.
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