First published: Mon Oct 21 2024(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7996: fix NULL pointer dereference in mt7996_mcu_sta_bfer_he Fix the NULL pointer dereference in mt7996_mcu_sta_bfer_he routine adding an sta interface to the mt7996 driver. Found by code review.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Linux Kernel | >=6.2<6.6.54 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.7<6.10.13 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.11.2 | |
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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CVE-2024-47681 has been classified with a severity that is considered to be significant due to the potential for a NULL pointer dereference causing system instability.
To resolve CVE-2024-47681, you should upgrade the Linux kernel to the latest patched versions or to any provided remedial packages that address this vulnerability.
CVE-2024-47681 affects specific versions of the Linux kernel, particularly those between 6.2 and 6.6.54, 6.7 and 6.10.13, and 6.11 and 6.11.2.
CVE-2024-47681 impacts the mt7996 driver within the Linux kernel, specifically related to the handling of WLAN station interfaces.
If exploited, CVE-2024-47681 could lead to system crashes or instability due to the NULL pointer dereference in the mt7996 driver routines.