CVE-2024-42225: wifi: mt76: replace skb_put with skb_put_zero
First published: Tue Jul 30 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: replace skb_put with skb_put_zero Avoid potentially reusing uninitialized data
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux kernel | <5.15.163 | |
| Linux kernel | >=5.16<6.1.98 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.2<6.6.39 | |
| Linux kernel | >=6.7<6.9.9 | |
| Linux Kernel | <5.15.163 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=5.16<6.1.98 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.39 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.9.9 | |
| 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 | <=5.10.223-1<=5.10.234-1 | 6.1.129-1 6.1.128-1 6.12.21-1 6.12.22-1 |
| debian/linux-6.1 | 6.1.129-1~deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024073038-CVE-2024-42225-bdfa@gregkh/
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:7000
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:6997
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2301543
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/dc7f14d00d0c4c21898f3504607f4a31079065a2
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/22ea2a7f0b64d323625950414a4496520fb33657
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ff6b26be13032c5fbd6b6a0b24358f8eaac4f3af
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/64f86337ccfe77fe3be5a9356b0dabde23fbb074
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f819a2f4fbc510e088b49c79addcf1734503578
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-42225
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-42225
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-42225
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-42225
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-42225
- https://git.kernel.org/linus/7f819a2f4fbc510e088b49c79addcf1734503578
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7230443 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-42225?
The severity of CVE-2024-42225 has not been explicitly defined, but it addresses potential issues related to uninitialized data in the Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42225?
To fix CVE-2024-42225, update your Linux kernel to a version that includes the vulnerability patch, specifically versions above 6.1.123-1 or appropriate versions as recommended.
Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-42225?
CVE-2024-42225 affects various versions of the Linux kernel including those between 5.15.163 and 6.1.98, 6.2 to 6.6.39, and 6.7 to 6.9.9.
What components are impacted by CVE-2024-42225?
CVE-2024-42225 specifically impacts the wifi component of the mt76 driver within the Linux kernel.
Is CVE-2024-42225 a critical vulnerability?
While CVE-2024-42225 reduces the risk from the potential reuse of uninitialized data, it is important to evaluate the specific context of your environment to determine if it poses a critical risk.
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