#VU102964 Integer overflow in Linux kernel - CVE-2024-57899

Vulnerability identifier: #VU102964

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-57899

CWE-ID: CWE-190

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the ieee80211_mbss_info_change_notify() function in net/mac80211/mesh.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/36b739637d7042843f9df57212ecee6ed6e0d4b2
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/49dba1ded8dd5a6a12748631403240b2ab245c34
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/86772872f9f5097cd03d0e1c6813238bd38c250b

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.