CVE-2024-41072: wifi: cfg80211: wext: add extra SIOCSIWSCAN data check
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: cfg80211: wext: add extra SIOCSIWSCAN data check
In 'cfg80211wextsiwscan()', add extra check whether number of channels passed via 'ioctl(sock, SIOCSIWSCAN, ...)' doesn't exceed IWMAXFREQUENCIES and reject invalid request with -EINVAL otherwise.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.106-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.9.11-1 - Upgrade
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debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.190-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.115-2Fixed in 7.2.12-1Fixed in 7.2.15-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-41072?
CVE-2024-41072 has a severity rating that reflects potential impacts on system functionality related to the wireless network configurations.
How do I fix CVE-2024-41072?
To fix CVE-2024-41072, upgrade to the patched Linux kernel versions 5.10.223-1, 5.10.226-1, 6.1.123-1, 6.1.128-1, 6.12.12-1, or 6.12.13-1.
Which Linux kernel versions are affected by CVE-2024-41072?
The affected versions of the Linux kernel include prior releases before the patched versions stated in the remediation.
What is the nature of CVE-2024-41072?
CVE-2024-41072 is a vulnerability in the Linux kernel related to inadequate checks in the cfg80211_wext_siwscan function.
Is CVE-2024-41072 exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2024-41072 may be exploited by attackers to manipulate wireless scanning operations.