CVE-2024-35946: wifi: rtw89: fix null pointer access when abort scan
First published: Sun May 19 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: rtw89: fix null pointer access when abort scan During cancel scan we might use vif that weren't scanning. Fix this by using the actual scanning vif.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/kernel | <6.6.27 | 6.6.27 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.8.6 | 6.8.6 |
| redhat/kernel | <6.9 | 6.9 |
| Linux Kernel | <6.6.27 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.8.6 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance - Identity Manager | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Software Stack | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance, Identity Manager Virtual Appliance | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| IBM Security Verify Governance Identity Manager Container | <=ISVG 10.0.2 | |
| debian/linux | <=6.1.129-1<=6.1.128-1 | 5.10.223-1 5.10.234-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/4f11c741908dab7dd48fa5a986b210d4fc74ca8d
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7e11a2966f51695c0af0b1f976a32d64dee243b2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b34d64e9aa5505e3c84570aed5c757f1839573e8
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-35946
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2024-35946
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024051921-CVE-2024-35946-c2c2@gregkh/T
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2281834
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5102
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9315
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2281833
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-35946
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-35946
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-35946
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-35946
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/7e11a2966f51695c0af0b1f976a32d64dee243b2
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35946?
CVE-2024-35946 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35946?
To fix CVE-2024-35946, update your kernel to version 6.6.27, 6.8.6, or 6.9 for Red Hat and similar versions for Debian.
Which Linux distributions are affected by CVE-2024-35946?
CVE-2024-35946 affects the Linux kernel across various distributions, including Red Hat and Debian.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-35946?
CVE-2024-35946 could lead to null pointer access when canceling a scan, potentially causing system instability or crashes.
When was CVE-2024-35946 disclosed?
CVE-2024-35946 was disclosed in relation to the Linux kernel's vulnerability fixes.
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