CVE-2024-56535: wifi: rtw89: coex: check NULL return of kmalloc in btc_fw_set_monreg()

Published Dec 27, 2024
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

wifi: rtw89: coex: check NULL return of kmalloc in btcfwsetmonreg()

kmalloc may fail, return value might be NULL and will cause NULL pointer dereference. Add check NULL return of kmalloc in btcfwsetmonreg().

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel>=6.10<6.11.11
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.2
debian/linux
5.10.223-15.10.234-16.1.129-16.1.133-16.12.22-1

Event History

Dec 27, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:11 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 28, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:03 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56535?

CVE-2024-56535 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause a NULL pointer dereference.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56535?

To remediate CVE-2024-56535, update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the necessary patches.

3

Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-56535?

CVE-2024-56535 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10.0 to 6.11.11 and 6.12.0 to 6.12.2.

4

What is the exploit impact of CVE-2024-56535?

Exploiting CVE-2024-56535 could lead to application crashes and potential system instability due to NULL pointer dereference.

5

Is there a specific Linux distribution impacted by CVE-2024-56535?

Debian Linux versions containing affected kernels, such as 5.10.223-1 and 6.1.123-1, are impacted by CVE-2024-56535.

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