CVE-2024-57989: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix NULL deref check in mt7925_change_vif_links
First published: Thu Feb 27 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix NULL deref check in mt7925_change_vif_links In mt7925_change_vif_links() devm_kzalloc() may return NULL but this returned value is not checked.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Linux Kernel | >=6.11<6.12.13 | |
| Linux Kernel | >=6.13<6.13.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-57989?
CVE-2024-57989 is a moderate severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel affecting the mt7925 driver.
How do I fix CVE-2024-57989?
To fix CVE-2024-57989, update your Linux kernel to version 6.13.2 or later, or version 6.12.13 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-57989?
CVE-2024-57989 affects various versions of the Linux kernel, specifically versions between 6.11 and 6.12.13 and 6.13 and 6.13.2.
What does CVE-2024-57989 exploit?
CVE-2024-57989 exploits a potential NULL dereference in the mt7925 driver within the Linux kernel.
When was CVE-2024-57989 disclosed?
CVE-2024-57989 was disclosed alongside the fix in a patch release for the Linux kernel.
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