SB20250117157 - Input validation error in Linux kernel mac80211
Published: January 17, 2025 Updated: May 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB20250117157
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57898)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the cfg80211_remove_link() function in net/wireless/util.c, within the ieee80211_del_intf_link() function in net/mac80211/cfg.c. A local user can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.