First published: Thu Feb 27 2025(Updated: )
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: wifi: mt76: mt7925: fix off by one in mt7925_load_clc() This comparison should be >= instead of > to prevent an out of bounds read and write.
Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux Kernel | ||
Linux Kernel | >=6.10.13<6.11 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.11.2<6.12.13 | |
Linux Kernel | >=6.13<6.13.2 |
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CVE-2024-57990 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.
To fix CVE-2024-57990, users should upgrade their Linux kernel to a version that includes the patch addressing the off-by-one error.
CVE-2024-57990 may lead to out-of-bounds reads and writes, potentially allowing unauthorized access to system memory.
CVE-2024-57990 affects Linux kernel versions from 6.10.13 to 6.13.2, including the specified range within those versions.
As of now, there are no known public exploits for CVE-2024-57990, but it is advisable to apply patches to mitigate potential risks.